Reasons to choose E3
Released in 1998, E3 has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 1.4 MP effective resolution, and a 0 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon E3
vs Olympus C-1400XL
VS
Sensor area
58 mm²
E358 mm²
C-1400XL- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The E3 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
E3MetricC-1400XL
1.4 MPEffective pixels1.4 MP
8.8 × 6.6Sensor8.8 × 6.6
6.44 µmPixel pitch6.44 µm
41.49 µm²Pixel area41.49 µm²
2.41 MP/cm²Pixel density2.41 MP/cm²
3.93Crop factor3.93
—Maximum video—
—Weight530 g
—StorageSmartMedia
NiMH accuBattery4x 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 E3 and C-1400XL have the same sensor area. The E3 has the lighter body. The E3 and C-1400XL have the same 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.