Reasons to choose C-730 UZ
Released in 2002, C-730 UZ has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 3 MP effective resolution, and a 397 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus C-730 UZ
vs Olympus C-960 Zoom
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
C-730 UZ21 mm²
C-960 Zoom- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The C-730 UZ and C-960 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-730 UZMetricC-960 Zoom
3 MPEffective pixels1.31 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
2.67 µmPixel pitch4.03 µm
7.11 µm²Pixel area16.27 µm²
14.07 MP/cm²Pixel density6.14 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
397 gWeight380 g
SmartMedia, xD Picture cardStorageSmartMedia
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)Battery4x AA
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-730 UZ and C-960 Zoom have the same sensor area. The C-960 Zoom has the lighter body. The C-730 UZ has the higher effective resolution. The C-730 UZ is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose C-960 Zoom
Released in 2000, C-960 Zoom has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 1.31 MP effective resolution, and a 380 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.