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 D-340R
VS
Sensor area
31 mm²
C-2040 Zoom31 mm²
D-340R- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The C-2040 Zoom and D-340R 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 ZoomMetricD-340R
1.9 MPEffective pixels1.2 MP
6.4 × 4.8Sensor6.4 × 4.8
4.02 µmPixel pitch5.06 µm
16.17 µm²Pixel area25.6 µm²
6.18 MP/cm²Pixel density3.91 MP/cm²
5.41Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
420 gWeight320 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 D-340R have the same sensor area. The D-340R has the lighter body. The C-2040 Zoom has the higher effective resolution. The C-2040 Zoom is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D-340R
Released in 1999, D-340R 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.