Reasons to choose C-170
Released in 2005, C-170 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4 MP effective resolution, and a 120 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus C-170
vs Olympus FE-230
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
C-17025 mm²
FE-230- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The C-170 and FE-230 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
C-170MetricFE-230
4 MPEffective pixels7.1 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.49 µmPixel pitch1.87 µm
6.21 µm²Pixel area3.5 µm²
16.1 MP/cm²Pixel density28.58 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
120 gWeight105 g
xD Picture cardStoragexD Picture card
1x CR-V3, 2x AABatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion battery
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-170 and FE-230 have the same sensor area. The FE-230 has the lighter body. The FE-230 has the higher effective resolution. The FE-230 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose FE-230
Released in 2007, FE-230 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 7.1 MP effective resolution, and a 105 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.