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.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus C-1400XL
vs Olympus D-340L
VS
Sensor area
58 mm²
C-1400XL58 mm²
D-340L- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The C-1400XL and D-340L 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
C-1400XLMetricD-340L
1.4 MPEffective pixels1.2 MP
8.8 × 6.6Sensor8.8 × 6.6
6.44 µmPixel pitch6.96 µm
41.49 µm²Pixel area48.4 µm²
2.41 MP/cm²Pixel density2.07 MP/cm²
3.93Crop factor3.93
—Maximum video—
530 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-1400XL and D-340L have the same sensor area. The D-340L has the lighter body. The C-1400XL has the higher effective resolution. The C-1400XL is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D-340L
Released in 1998, D-340L has about 58 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.