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 330GS
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
EI-20021 mm²
Optio 330GS- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The EI-200 and Optio 330GS 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 330GS
1.9 MPEffective pixels3.2 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
3.35 µmPixel pitch2.58 µm
11.22 µm²Pixel area6.66 µm²
8.91 MP/cm²Pixel density15.01 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 330GS have the same sensor area. The Optio 330GS has the lighter body. The Optio 330GS has the higher effective resolution. The Optio 330GS is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Optio 330GS
Released in 2002, Optio 330GS has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 3.2 MP effective resolution, and a 230 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.