Reasons to choose DC3200
Released in 2000, DC3200 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 0.9 MP effective resolution, and a 300 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Kodak DC3200
vs Kodak DC3800
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
DC320042 mm²
DC3800- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DC3200 and DC3800 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
DC3200MetricDC3800
0.9 MPEffective pixels2 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor7.53 × 5.64
6.87 µmPixel pitch4.61 µm
47.19 µm²Pixel area21.23 µm²
2.12 MP/cm²Pixel density4.71 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor4.6
—Maximum video—
300 gWeight205 g
CompactFlash type IStorageCompactFlash type I
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryAA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
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 DC3200 and DC3800 have the same sensor area. The DC3800 has the lighter body. The DC3800 has the higher effective resolution. The DC3200 and DC3800 were both released in 2000. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DC3800
Released in 2000, DC3800 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 2 MP effective resolution, and a 205 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.