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 D-540 Zoom
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
C-730 UZ21 mm²
D-540 Zoom- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The C-730 UZ and D-540 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 UZMetricD-540 Zoom
3 MPEffective pixels3.1 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
2.67 µmPixel pitch2.62 µm
7.11 µm²Pixel area6.88 µm²
14.07 MP/cm²Pixel density14.54 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
397 gWeight200 g
SmartMedia, xD Picture cardStoragexD Picture Card
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryAA (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-730 UZ and D-540 Zoom have the same sensor area. The D-540 Zoom has the lighter body. The D-540 Zoom has the higher effective resolution. The D-540 Zoom is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D-540 Zoom
Released in 2004, D-540 Zoom has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 200 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.