Reasons to choose DCS Pro 14n
Released in 2002, DCS Pro 14n has about 864 mm² of sensor area, 13.7 MP effective resolution, and a 1,000 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Kodak DCS Pro 14n
vs Nikon D2X
VS
Sensor area
864 mm²
DCS Pro 14n372 mm²
D2X- Area ratio
- 2.32:1
- Absolute difference
- 492 mm²
- Relative difference
- 132.2%
The DCS Pro 14n has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
DCS Pro 14nMetricD2X
13.7 MPEffective pixels12.2 MP
36 × 24Sensor23.7 × 15.7
7.94 µmPixel pitch5.52 µm
63.07 µm²Pixel area30.5 µm²
1.59 MP/cm²Pixel density3.28 MP/cm²
1Crop factor1.52
—Maximum video—
1,000 gWeight1,200 g
Compact Flash Type I/II, SD/MMC cardStorageCompact Flash (Type I or II)
Kodak Lithium-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryNikon EN-EL1 Lithium-Ion included Li-ion battery
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 DCS Pro 14n has the larger sensor area. The DCS Pro 14n has the lighter body. The DCS Pro 14n has the higher effective resolution. The D2X is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D2X
Released in 2004, D2X has about 372 mm² of sensor area, 12.2 MP effective resolution, and a 1,200 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.