Reasons to choose Photosmart 320
Released in 2002, Photosmart 320 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 2.1 MP effective resolution, and a 160 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
HP Photosmart 320
vs Olympus C-990 Zoom
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
Photosmart 32021 mm²
C-990 Zoom- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Photosmart 320 and C-990 Zoom have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Photosmart 320MetricC-990 Zoom
2.1 MPEffective pixels2.1 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
3.19 µmPixel pitch3.19 µm
10.15 µm²Pixel area10.15 µm²
9.85 MP/cm²Pixel density9.85 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
160 gWeight380 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageSmartMedia
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)Battery2x CR-V3, 4x AA
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 Photosmart 320 and C-990 Zoom have the same sensor area. The Photosmart 320 has the lighter body. The Photosmart 320 and C-990 Zoom have the same effective resolution. The Photosmart 320 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose C-990 Zoom
Released in 2000, C-990 Zoom has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 2.1 MP effective resolution, and a 380 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.