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.
Side-by-side comparison
Kodak DCS520
vs Kodak DCS560
VS
Sensor area
510 mm²
DCS520510 mm²
DCS560- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DCS520 and DCS560 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
DCS520MetricDCS560
2 MPEffective pixels6.1 MP
27.65 × 18.43Sensor27.65 × 18.43
15.96 µmPixel pitch9.14 µm
254.79 µm²Pixel area83.54 µm²
0.39 MP/cm²Pixel density1.2 MP/cm²
1.3Crop factor1.3
—Maximum video—
1,650 gWeight1,650 g
PCMCIA (2 x type II / 1 x type III)StoragePCMCIA (2 x type II / 1 x type III)
Kodak NiCDBatteryKodak 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 DCS520 and DCS560 have the same sensor area. The DCS520 and DCS560 have the same body weight. The DCS560 has the higher effective resolution. The DCS520 and DCS560 were both released in 1998. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DCS560
Released in 1998, DCS560 has about 510 mm² of sensor area, 6.1 MP effective resolution, and a 1,650 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.