Reasons to choose DCS330
Released in 1999, DCS330 has about 244 mm² of sensor area, 3 MP effective resolution, and a 1,080 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Kodak DCS330
vs Kodak DCS720x
VS
Sensor area
244 mm²
DCS330353 mm²
DCS720x- Area ratio
- 1.45:1
- Absolute difference
- 109 mm²
- Relative difference
- 44.6%
The DCS720x 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
DCS330MetricDCS720x
3 MPEffective pixels2 MP
18.1 × 13.5Sensor22.8 × 15.5
9.02 µmPixel pitch13.29 µm
81.45 µm²Pixel area176.7 µm²
1.23 MP/cm²Pixel density0.57 MP/cm²
1.92Crop factor1.57
—Maximum video—
1,080 gWeight1,580 g
PCMCIA (type II or III)StoragePCMCIA (2 x type II / 1 x type III)
AA (6) batteries (Lithium / NiMH)BatteryKodak NiCD / NiMH
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 DCS720x has the larger sensor area. The DCS330 has the lighter body. The DCS330 has the higher effective resolution. The DCS720x is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DCS720x
Released in 2001, DCS720x has about 353 mm² of sensor area, 2 MP effective resolution, and a 1,580 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.