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.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus D-450 Zoom
vs Olympus D-490 Zoom
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
D-450 Zoom21 mm²
D-490 Zoom- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The D-450 Zoom and D-490 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
D-450 ZoomMetricD-490 Zoom
1.2 MPEffective pixels1.9 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
4.22 µmPixel pitch3.35 µm
17.77 µm²Pixel area11.22 µm²
5.63 MP/cm²Pixel density8.91 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
320 gWeight320 g
SmartMediaStorageSmartMedia
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryAA (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 D-450 Zoom and D-490 Zoom have the same sensor area. The D-450 Zoom and D-490 Zoom have the same body weight. The D-490 Zoom has the higher effective resolution. The D-490 Zoom is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D-490 Zoom
Released in 2000, D-490 Zoom has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 1.9 MP effective resolution, and a 320 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.