Reasons to choose D-580 Zoom
Released in 2004, D-580 Zoom has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 3.9 MP effective resolution, and a 210 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus D-580 Zoom
vs Sanyo Xacti C40
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
D-580 Zoom21 mm²
Xacti C40- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The D-580 Zoom and Xacti C40 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
D-580 ZoomMetricXacti C40
3.9 MPEffective pixels4 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
2.34 µmPixel pitch2.31 µm
5.47 µm²Pixel area5.33 µm²
18.29 MP/cm²Pixel density18.76 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
210 gWeight152 g
xD Picture CardStorageSecure Digital
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryLi-Ion 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 D-580 Zoom and Xacti C40 have the same sensor area. The Xacti C40 has the lighter body. The Xacti C40 has the higher effective resolution. The Xacti C40 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Xacti C40
Released in 2006, Xacti C40 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 4 MP effective resolution, and a 152 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.