Olympus C-21
Announced: 28/06/1999
Olympus C-21 Sample photos and Specifications - Explore a collection of sample images captured with the Olympus C-21.
Body type
Body type
Compact
Sensor
Max resolution
1600 x 1200
Other resolutions
1024 x 768, 640 x 480
Image ratio w:h
4:3
Effective pixels
2 megapixels
Sensor photo detectors
2 megapixels
Sensor size
1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm)
Sensor type
CCD
Image
ISO
100, 200, 400
White balance presets
5
Custom white balance
No
Image stabilization
No
Uncompressed format
TIFF
JPEG quality levels
Standard, High, Super High
Optics & Focus
Focal length (equiv.)
38 mm
Optical zoom
1×
Maximum aperture
F2.4–8
Autofocus
- Contrast Detect (sensor)
- Single
- Live View
Digital zoom
Yes (1.25 x, 1.6 x, 2 x, 2.5 x)
Manual focus
Yes (but only 0.2m, 2.5m and infinity)
Normal focus range
60 cm (23.62″)
Macro focus range
15 cm (5.91″)
Screen / viewfinder
Screen size
1.8″
Touch screen
No
Live view
Yes
Viewfinder type
Optical (tunnel)
Photography features
Minimum shutter speed
1/2 sec
Maximum shutter speed
1/750 sec
Aperture priority
No
Shutter priority
No
Built-in flash
Yes
External flash
No
Flash modes
Auto, Red-Eye, Forced, Off, Slow-sync, External
Continuous drive
1.0 fps
Self-timer
Yes
Exposure compensation
±2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Storage
Storage types
SmartMedia
Storage included
8 MB SmartMedia
Connectivity
HDMI
No
Remote control
No
Physical
Environmentally sealed
No
Battery
AA
Battery description
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)
Weight (inc. batteries)
190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz)
Dimensions
107 x 62 x 36 mm (4.21 x 2.44 x 1.42″)
Other features
Orientation sensor
No
Timelapse recording
No
