Reasons to choose C-3030 Zoom
Released in 2000, C-3030 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-3030 Zoom
vs Olympus C-5050 Zoom
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
C-3030 Zoom38 mm²
C-5050 Zoom- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The C-3030 Zoom and C-5050 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-3030 ZoomMetricC-5050 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 gWeight462 g
SmartMediaStorageCompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive, SmartMedia
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-3030 Zoom and C-5050 Zoom have the same sensor area. The C-3030 Zoom has the lighter body. The C-5050 Zoom has the higher effective resolution. The C-5050 Zoom is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose C-5050 Zoom
Released in 2002, C-5050 Zoom has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 4.9 MP effective resolution, and a 462 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.