Reasons to choose Photosmart C20
Released in 1998, Photosmart C20 has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 1 MP effective resolution, and a 300 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
HP Photosmart C20
vs HP Photosmart C30
VS
Sensor area
58 mm²
Photosmart C2058 mm²
Photosmart C30- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Photosmart C20 and Photosmart C30 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
Photosmart C20MetricPhotosmart C30
1 MPEffective pixels1 MP
8.8 × 6.6Sensor8.8 × 6.6
7.62 µmPixel pitch7.62 µm
58.08 µm²Pixel area58.08 µm²
1.72 MP/cm²Pixel density1.72 MP/cm²
3.93Crop factor3.93
—Maximum video—
300 gWeight300 g
Compact FlashStorageCompact Flash
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryAA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)
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 C20 and Photosmart C30 have the same sensor area. The Photosmart C20 and Photosmart C30 have the same body weight. The Photosmart C20 and Photosmart C30 have the same effective resolution. The Photosmart C20 and Photosmart C30 were both released in 1998. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Photosmart C30
Released in 1998, Photosmart C30 has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 1 MP effective resolution, and a 300 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.