Reasons to choose Photosmart C200
Released in 1999, Photosmart C200 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 C200
vs HP Photosmart C500
VS
Sensor area
58 mm²
Photosmart C20058 mm²
Photosmart C500- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Photosmart C200 and Photosmart C500 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
Photosmart C200MetricPhotosmart C500
1 MPEffective pixels2 MP
8.8 × 6.6Sensor8.8 × 6.6
7.62 µmPixel pitch5.39 µm
58.08 µm²Pixel area29.04 µm²
1.72 MP/cm²Pixel density3.44 MP/cm²
3.93Crop factor3.93
—Maximum video—
300 gWeight430 g
Compact FlashStorageCompactFlash type I
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryAA (3) 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 C200 and Photosmart C500 have the same sensor area. The Photosmart C200 has the lighter body. The Photosmart C500 has the higher effective resolution. The Photosmart C200 and Photosmart C500 were both released in 1999. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Photosmart C500
Released in 1999, Photosmart C500 has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 2 MP effective resolution, and a 430 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.