Reasons to choose C-1000L
Released in 1998, C-1000L has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 0.85 MP effective resolution, and a 560 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus C-1000L
vs Olympus D-400 Zoom
VS
Sensor area
31 mm²
C-1000L31 mm²
D-400 Zoom- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The C-1000L and D-400 Zoom have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
C-1000LMetricD-400 Zoom
0.85 MPEffective pixels1.2 MP
6.4 × 4.8Sensor6.4 × 4.8
6.01 µmPixel pitch5.06 µm
36.14 µm²Pixel area25.6 µm²
2.77 MP/cm²Pixel density3.91 MP/cm²
5.41Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
560 gWeight320 g
SmartMediaStorageSmartMedia
4x AABatteryAA (4) 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 C-1000L and D-400 Zoom have the same sensor area. The D-400 Zoom has the lighter body. The D-400 Zoom has the higher effective resolution. The C-1000L and D-400 Zoom were both released in 1998. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D-400 Zoom
Released in 1998, D-400 Zoom has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 1.2 MP effective resolution, and a 320 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.