Reasons to choose C-3020 Zoom
Released in 2001, C-3020 Zoom has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 382 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus C-3020 Zoom
vs Samsung Digimax V3
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
C-3020 Zoom38 mm²
Digimax V3- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The C-3020 Zoom and Digimax V3 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-3020 ZoomMetricDigimax V3
3.1 MPEffective pixels3.34 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.5 µmPixel pitch3.37 µm
12.22 µm²Pixel area11.35 µm²
8.18 MP/cm²Pixel density8.81 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
382 gWeight165 g
SmartMediaStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)Battery1x CR-V3, 2x AA, Li-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-3020 Zoom and Digimax V3 have the same sensor area. The Digimax V3 has the lighter body. The Digimax V3 has the higher effective resolution. The Digimax V3 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Digimax V3
Released in 2003, Digimax V3 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.34 MP effective resolution, and a 165 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.