Reasons to choose C-860L
Released in 2000, C-860L has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 1.31 MP effective resolution, and a 330 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus C-860L
vs Olympus D-450 Zoom
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
C-860L21 mm²
D-450 Zoom- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The C-860L and D-450 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-860LMetricD-450 Zoom
1.31 MPEffective pixels1.2 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
4.03 µmPixel pitch4.22 µm
16.27 µm²Pixel area17.77 µm²
6.14 MP/cm²Pixel density5.63 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
330 gWeight320 g
SmartMediaStorageSmartMedia
4x AABatteryAA (4) 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-860L and D-450 Zoom have the same sensor area. The D-450 Zoom has the lighter body. The C-860L has the higher effective resolution. The C-860L is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D-450 Zoom
Released in 1999, D-450 Zoom has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 1.2 MP effective resolution, and a 320 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.