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.
Side-by-side comparison
Pentax Optio 230
vs Pentax Optio 33WR
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
Optio 23021 mm²
Optio 33WR- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Optio 230 and Optio 33WR 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
Optio 230MetricOptio 33WR
1.9 MPEffective pixels3.1 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
3.35 µmPixel pitch2.62 µm
11.22 µm²Pixel area6.88 µm²
8.91 MP/cm²Pixel density14.54 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
230 gWeight175 g
CompactFlash type IStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
AA (2) 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 Optio 230 and Optio 33WR have the same sensor area. The Optio 33WR has the lighter body. The Optio 33WR has the higher effective resolution. The Optio 33WR is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Optio 33WR
Released in 2003, Optio 33WR has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 175 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.