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 Olympus C-1400XL
VS
Sensor area
58 mm²
Photosmart C2058 mm²
C-1400XL- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Photosmart C20 and C-1400XL 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
Photosmart C20MetricC-1400XL
1 MPEffective pixels1.4 MP
8.8 × 6.6Sensor8.8 × 6.6
7.62 µmPixel pitch6.44 µm
58.08 µm²Pixel area41.49 µm²
1.72 MP/cm²Pixel density2.41 MP/cm²
3.93Crop factor3.93
—Maximum video—
300 gWeight530 g
Compact FlashStorageSmartMedia
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)Battery4x 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 C20 and C-1400XL have the same sensor area. The Photosmart C20 has the lighter body. The C-1400XL has the higher effective resolution. The C-1400XL is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose C-1400XL
Released in 1999, C-1400XL has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 1.4 MP effective resolution, and a 530 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.