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 mju mini Digital
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
C-300 Zoom25 mm²
mju mini Digital- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The C-300 Zoom and mju mini Digital 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 ZoomMetricmju mini Digital
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 gWeight115 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 mju mini Digital have the same sensor area. The mju mini Digital has the lighter body. The mju mini Digital has the higher effective resolution. The mju mini Digital is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose mju mini Digital
Released in 2004, mju mini Digital has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4.23 MP effective resolution, and a 115 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.