Reasons to choose DCS460
Released in 1995, DCS460 has about 510 mm² of sensor area, 6.2 MP effective resolution, and a 1,700 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Kodak DCS460
vs Kodak DCS520
VS
Sensor area
510 mm²
DCS460510 mm²
DCS520- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DCS460 and DCS520 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 3 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
DCS460MetricDCS520
6.2 MPEffective pixels2 MP
27.65 × 18.43Sensor27.65 × 18.43
9.07 µmPixel pitch15.96 µm
82.19 µm²Pixel area254.79 µm²
1.22 MP/cm²Pixel density0.39 MP/cm²
1.3Crop factor1.3
—Maximum video—
1,700 gWeight1,650 g
PCMCIA (type III)StoragePCMCIA (2 x type II / 1 x type III)
Kodak NiMHBatteryKodak 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 DCS460 and DCS520 have the same sensor area. The DCS520 has the lighter body. The DCS460 has the higher effective resolution. The DCS520 is the newer release. 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.