Reasons to choose C-740 UZ
Released in 2003, C-740 UZ has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 380 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus C-740 UZ
vs Olympus IR-300
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
C-740 UZ25 mm²
IR-300- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The C-740 UZ and IR-300 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-740 UZMetricIR-300
3.1 MPEffective pixels4.9 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.83 µmPixel pitch2.25 µm
8.01 µm²Pixel area5.07 µm²
12.48 MP/cm²Pixel density19.73 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
380 gWeight160 g
xD Picture cardStorageInternal storage
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion battery
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-740 UZ and IR-300 have the same sensor area. The IR-300 has the lighter body. The IR-300 has the higher effective resolution. The IR-300 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose IR-300
Released in 2005, IR-300 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4.9 MP effective resolution, and a 160 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.