Reasons to choose DC280
Released in 1999, DC280 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 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 DC280
vs Kodak DC290
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
DC28040 mm²
DC290- Area ratio
- 1.07:1
- Absolute difference
- 3 mm²
- Relative difference
- 7%
The DC280 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
Key specification differences
DC280MetricDC290
2 MPEffective pixels2.2 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor7.27 × 5.46
4.61 µmPixel pitch4.25 µm
21.23 µm²Pixel area18.04 µm²
4.71 MP/cm²Pixel density5.54 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor4.76
—Maximum video—
420 gWeight550 g
CompactFlash type IStorageCompactFlash 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 DC280 has the larger sensor area. The DC280 has the lighter body. The DC290 has the higher effective resolution. The DC280 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.