Reasons to choose EI-200
Released in 2000, EI-200 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 1.9 MP effective resolution, and a 390 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Pentax EI-200
vs Pentax Optio 230
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
EI-20021 mm²
Optio 230- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The EI-200 and Optio 230 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
EI-200MetricOptio 230
1.9 MPEffective pixels1.9 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
3.35 µmPixel pitch3.35 µm
11.22 µm²Pixel area11.22 µm²
8.91 MP/cm²Pixel density8.91 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
390 gWeight230 g
Compact FlashStorageCompactFlash type I
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryAA (2) 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 EI-200 and Optio 230 have the same sensor area. The Optio 230 has the lighter body. The EI-200 and Optio 230 have the same effective resolution. The Optio 230 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Optio 230
Released in 2002, Optio 230 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 1.9 MP effective resolution, and a 230 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.