Reasons to choose DC240
Released in 1999, DC240 has about 40 mm² of sensor area, 1.2 MP effective resolution, and a 420 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Kodak DC240
vs Kodak DC290
VS
Sensor area
40 mm²
DC24040 mm²
DC290- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DC240 and DC290 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
DC240MetricDC290
1.2 MPEffective pixels2.2 MP
7.27 × 5.46Sensor7.27 × 5.46
5.75 µmPixel pitch4.25 µm
33.08 µm²Pixel area18.04 µm²
3.02 MP/cm²Pixel density5.54 MP/cm²
4.76Crop factor4.76
—Maximum video—
420 gWeight550 g
Compact FlashStorageCompactFlash type I
AA NiMH (4) batteries includedBatteryAA 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 DC240 and DC290 have the same sensor area. The DC240 has the lighter body. The DC290 has the higher effective resolution. The DC240 and DC290 were both released in 1999. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DC290
Released in 1999, DC290 has about 40 mm² of sensor area, 2.2 MP effective resolution, and a 550 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.