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 E-10
VS
Sensor area
58 mm²
C-1400XL58 mm²
E-10- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The C-1400XL and E-10 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-1400XLMetricE-10
1.4 MPEffective pixels3.7 MP
8.8 × 6.6Sensor8.8 × 6.6
6.44 µmPixel pitch3.96 µm
41.49 µm²Pixel area15.7 µm²
2.41 MP/cm²Pixel density6.37 MP/cm²
3.93Crop factor3.93
—Maximum video—
530 gWeight1,190 g
SmartMediaStorageCompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive, SmartMedia
4x AABatteryAA NiMH (4) batteries (supplied)
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 E-10 have the same sensor area. The C-1400XL has the lighter body. The E-10 has the higher effective resolution. The E-10 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose E-10
Released in 2000, E-10 has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 3.7 MP effective resolution, and a 1,190 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.