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 G 1
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
A83025 mm²
G 1- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The A830 and G 1 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
A830MetricG 1
8.3 MPEffective pixels7.4 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.73 µmPixel pitch1.83 µm
2.99 µm²Pixel area3.36 µm²
33.41 MP/cm²Pixel density29.79 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
120 gWeight115 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 G 1 have the same sensor area. The G 1 has the lighter body. The A830 has the higher effective resolution. The A830 and G 1 were both released in 2007. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose G 1
Released in 2007, G 1 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 7.4 MP effective resolution, and a 115 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.