Reasons to choose e-mini
Released in 2001, e-mini has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 0.3 MP effective resolution, and a 60 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Konica-Minolta e-mini
vs Olympus C-1400XL
VS
Sensor area
58 mm²
e-mini58 mm²
C-1400XL- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The e-mini 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 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
e-miniMetricC-1400XL
0.3 MPEffective pixels1.4 MP
8.8 × 6.6Sensor8.8 × 6.6
13.91 µmPixel pitch6.44 µm
193.6 µm²Pixel area41.49 µm²
0.52 MP/cm²Pixel density2.41 MP/cm²
3.93Crop factor3.93
—Maximum video—
60 gWeight530 g
Internal storageStorageSmartMedia
AA (2) 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 e-mini and C-1400XL have the same sensor area. The e-mini has the lighter body. The C-1400XL has the higher effective resolution. The e-mini 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.