Reasons to choose C-300 Zoom
Released in 2002, C-300 Zoom has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 3 MP effective resolution, and a 332 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus C-300 Zoom
vs Olympus C-470 Zoom
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
C-300 Zoom25 mm²
C-470 Zoom- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The C-300 Zoom and C-470 Zoom 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-300 ZoomMetricC-470 Zoom
3 MPEffective pixels4.23 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.88 µmPixel pitch2.42 µm
8.28 µm²Pixel area5.87 µm²
12.08 MP/cm²Pixel density17.03 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
332 gWeight155 g
SmartMediaStoragexD Picture card
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryLi-Ion 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-300 Zoom and C-470 Zoom have the same sensor area. The C-470 Zoom has the lighter body. The C-470 Zoom has the higher effective resolution. The C-470 Zoom is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose C-470 Zoom
Released in 2004, C-470 Zoom has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4.23 MP effective resolution, and a 155 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.