Reasons to choose C-3000 Zoom
Released in 2000, C-3000 Zoom has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 380 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus C-3000 Zoom
vs Olympus C-50 Zoom
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
C-3000 Zoom38 mm²
C-50 Zoom- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The C-3000 Zoom and C-50 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-3000 ZoomMetricC-50 Zoom
3.1 MPEffective pixels4.9 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.5 µmPixel pitch2.78 µm
12.22 µm²Pixel area7.73 µm²
8.18 MP/cm²Pixel density12.93 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
380 gWeight194 g
SmartMediaStoragexD Picture card
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryLithium-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-3000 Zoom and C-50 Zoom have the same sensor area. The C-50 Zoom has the lighter body. The C-50 Zoom has the higher effective resolution. The C-50 Zoom is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose C-50 Zoom
Released in 2002, C-50 Zoom has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 4.9 MP effective resolution, and a 194 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.