Reasons to choose A830
Released in 2007, A830 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 8.3 MP effective resolution, and a 120 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
GE A830
vs GE E850
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
A83025 mm²
E850- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The A830 and E850 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
A830MetricE850
8.3 MPEffective pixels8.3 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.73 µmPixel pitch1.73 µm
2.99 µm²Pixel area2.99 µm²
33.41 MP/cm²Pixel density33.41 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
120 gWeight155 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
2x AABatteryLi-Ion Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The A830 and E850 have the same sensor area. The A830 has the lighter body. The A830 and E850 have the same effective resolution. The A830 and E850 were both released in 2007. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose E850
Released in 2007, E850 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 8.3 MP effective resolution, and a 155 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.