On 17 Sep 2001 13:16:14 GMT, xtx99@aol.com (Xtx99) wrote:

>Could anyone tell me if I can expect similar image qualities between the TRV30
>and the PC9 based on the CCD size? I know the CCD of the TRV30 is 1/4" 1550k
>and the PC9 is only 1/4" 680k. Does this make a big difference in image
>quality results?

Yes - for both stills and motion-video.
The PC9 has a very pleasant, acceptably
sharp image with good color and color
balance for motion-video; the TRV30 (and
similar) compromise some motion-video
characteristics somewhat (and ultimate
low-light reach) to better the image
sharpness - there are trade-offs, making
one not necessarily better than the other,
but different... For stills, the PC9 is
close to unacceptable, but the megapixel
cameras make good 640x480 images for
screen (not print) use - the larger images
they are capable of making (which would
appear to make them suitable for paper
prints) may actually be lower in quality...