Reasons to choose C-840L
Released in 1999, C-840L has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 1.31 MP effective resolution, and a 325 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus C-840L
vs Olympus C-990 Zoom
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
C-840L21 mm²
C-990 Zoom- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The C-840L 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 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
C-840LMetricC-990 Zoom
1.31 MPEffective pixels2.1 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
4.03 µmPixel pitch3.19 µm
16.27 µm²Pixel area10.15 µm²
6.14 MP/cm²Pixel density9.85 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
325 gWeight380 g
SmartMediaStorageSmartMedia
4x AABattery2x 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-840L and C-990 Zoom have the same sensor area. The C-840L has the lighter body. The C-990 Zoom has the higher effective resolution. The C-990 Zoom 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.