Reasons to choose Optio 430
Released in 2001, Optio 430 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.8 MP effective resolution, and a 245 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Pentax Optio 430
vs Pentax Optio 450
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Optio 43038 mm²
Optio 450- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Optio 430 and Optio 450 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
Optio 430MetricOptio 450
3.8 MPEffective pixels3.9 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.16 µmPixel pitch3.12 µm
9.97 µm²Pixel area9.72 µm²
10.03 MP/cm²Pixel density10.29 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
245 gWeight250 g
CompactFlash type IStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable 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 Optio 430 and Optio 450 have the same sensor area. The Optio 430 has the lighter body. The Optio 450 has the higher effective resolution. The Optio 450 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Optio 450
Released in 2003, Optio 450 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.9 MP effective resolution, and a 250 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.