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.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus C-5050 Zoom
vs Olympus D-460 Zoom
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
C-5050 Zoom38 mm²
D-460 Zoom- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The C-5050 Zoom and D-460 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-5050 ZoomMetricD-460 Zoom
4.9 MPEffective pixels1.2 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
2.78 µmPixel pitch5.62 µm
7.73 µm²Pixel area31.58 µm²
12.93 MP/cm²Pixel density3.17 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
462 gWeight320 g
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive, SmartMediaStorageSmartMedia
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-5050 Zoom and D-460 Zoom have the same sensor area. The D-460 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 D-460 Zoom
Released in 2000, D-460 Zoom has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 1.2 MP effective resolution, and a 320 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.