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.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus C-50 Zoom
vs Samsung Digimax 530
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
C-50 Zoom38 mm²
Digimax 530- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The C-50 Zoom and Digimax 530 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-50 ZoomMetricDigimax 530
4.9 MPEffective pixels5 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
2.78 µmPixel pitch2.75 µm
7.73 µm²Pixel area7.58 µm²
12.93 MP/cm²Pixel density13.19 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
194 gWeight180 g
xD Picture cardStorageSecure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBatteryAA (2) 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-50 Zoom and Digimax 530 have the same sensor area. The Digimax 530 has the lighter body. The Digimax 530 has the higher effective resolution. The Digimax 530 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Digimax 530
Released in 2004, Digimax 530 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 180 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.