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.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus C-990 Zoom
vs Olympus D-450 Zoom
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
C-990 Zoom21 mm²
D-450 Zoom- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The C-990 Zoom 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-990 ZoomMetricD-450 Zoom
2.1 MPEffective pixels1.2 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
3.19 µmPixel pitch4.22 µm
10.15 µm²Pixel area17.77 µm²
9.85 MP/cm²Pixel density5.63 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
380 gWeight320 g
SmartMediaStorageSmartMedia
2x CR-V3, 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-990 Zoom and D-450 Zoom have the same sensor area. The D-450 Zoom 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 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.