Reasons to choose DCS315
Released in 1998, DCS315 has about 510 mm² of sensor area, 1.5 MP effective resolution, and a 1,800 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Kodak DCS315
vs Kodak DCS520
VS
Sensor area
510 mm²
DCS315510 mm²
DCS520- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DCS315 and DCS520 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
DCS315MetricDCS520
1.5 MPEffective pixels2 MP
27.65 × 18.43Sensor27.65 × 18.43
18.43 µmPixel pitch15.96 µm
339.73 µm²Pixel area254.79 µm²
0.29 MP/cm²Pixel density0.39 MP/cm²
1.3Crop factor1.3
—Maximum video—
1,800 gWeight1,650 g
PCMCIA (type II or III)StoragePCMCIA (2 x type II / 1 x type III)
AA (6) batteries (Lithium / NiMH)BatteryKodak NiCD
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 DCS315 and DCS520 have the same sensor area. The DCS520 has the lighter body. The DCS520 has the higher effective resolution. The DCS315 and DCS520 were both released in 1998. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DCS520
Released in 1998, DCS520 has about 510 mm² of sensor area, 2 MP effective resolution, and a 1,650 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.