Reasons to choose DC215
Released in 1999, DC215 has about 40 mm² of sensor area, 0.9 MP effective resolution, and a 320 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Kodak DC215
vs Kodak DC265
VS
Sensor area
40 mm²
DC21540 mm²
DC265- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DC215 and DC265 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
DC215MetricDC265
0.9 MPEffective pixels1.5 MP
7.27 × 5.46Sensor7.27 × 5.46
6.64 µmPixel pitch5.14 µm
44.1 µm²Pixel area26.46 µm²
2.27 MP/cm²Pixel density3.78 MP/cm²
4.76Crop factor4.76
—Maximum video—
320 gWeight540 g
Compact FlashStorageCompactFlash type I
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryAA NiMH (4) batteries included
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 DC215 and DC265 have the same sensor area. The DC215 has the lighter body. The DC265 has the higher effective resolution. The DC215 and DC265 were both released in 1999. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DC265
Released in 1999, DC265 has about 40 mm² of sensor area, 1.5 MP effective resolution, and a 540 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.