Reasons to choose CA350
Released in 2009, CA350 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 0 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
HP CA350
vs HP PW550
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
CA35028 mm²
PW550- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The CA350 and PW550 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
CA350MetricPW550
10 MPEffective pixels12.4 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.69 µmPixel pitch1.51 µm
2.85 µm²Pixel area2.3 µm²
35.14 MP/cm²Pixel density43.57 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
—Weight120 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
—BatteryLi-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 CA350 and PW550 have the same sensor area. The CA350 has the lighter body. The PW550 has the higher effective resolution. The PW550 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PW550
Released in 2010, PW550 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.4 MP effective resolution, and a 120 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.