Reasons to choose CW450
Released in 2010, CW450 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.5 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
HP CW450
vs HP SB360
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
CW45028 mm²
SB360- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The CW450 and SB360 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
CW450MetricSB360
12.5 MPEffective pixels12.2 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.51 µmPixel pitch1.53 µm
2.28 µm²Pixel area2.33 µm²
43.92 MP/cm²Pixel density42.87 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
120 gWeight—
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
2x AABattery—
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 CW450 and SB360 have the same sensor area. The SB360 has the lighter body. The CW450 has the higher effective resolution. The CW450 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose SB360
Released in 2009, SB360 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.2 MP effective resolution, and a 0 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.