Reasons to choose C-2040 Zoom
Released in 2000, C-2040 Zoom has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 1.9 MP effective resolution, and a 420 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus C-2040 Zoom
vs Olympus C-21
VS
Sensor area
31 mm²
C-2040 Zoom31 mm²
C-21- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The C-2040 Zoom and C-21 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-2040 ZoomMetricC-21
1.9 MPEffective pixels1.9 MP
6.4 × 4.8Sensor6.4 × 4.8
4.02 µmPixel pitch4.02 µm
16.17 µm²Pixel area16.17 µm²
6.18 MP/cm²Pixel density6.18 MP/cm²
5.41Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
420 gWeight240 g
SmartMediaStorageSmartMedia
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryAA (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-2040 Zoom and C-21 have the same sensor area. The C-21 has the lighter body. The C-2040 Zoom and C-21 have the same effective resolution. The C-2040 Zoom is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose C-21
Released in 1999, C-21 has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 1.9 MP effective resolution, and a 240 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.