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.
Side-by-side comparison
HP Photosmart C30
vs HP Photosmart C500
VS
Sensor area
58 mm²
Photosmart C3058 mm²
Photosmart C500- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Photosmart C30 and Photosmart C500 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 C30MetricPhotosmart 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 C30 and Photosmart C500 have the same sensor area. The Photosmart C30 has the lighter body. The Photosmart C500 has the higher effective resolution. The Photosmart C500 is the newer release. 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.