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-990 Zoom
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
C-730 UZ21 mm²
C-990 Zoom- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The C-730 UZ and C-990 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-990 Zoom
3 MPEffective pixels2.1 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
2.67 µmPixel pitch3.19 µm
7.11 µm²Pixel area10.15 µm²
14.07 MP/cm²Pixel density9.85 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
397 gWeight380 g
SmartMedia, xD Picture cardStorageSmartMedia
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)Battery2x CR-V3, 4x 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-990 Zoom have the same sensor area. The C-990 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-990 Zoom
Released in 2000, C-990 Zoom has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 2.1 MP effective resolution, and a 380 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.