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 DCS620
VS
Sensor area
510 mm²
DCS520510 mm²
DCS620- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DCS520 and DCS620 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
DCS520MetricDCS620
2 MPEffective pixels2 MP
27.65 × 18.43Sensor27.65 × 18.43
15.96 µmPixel pitch15.96 µm
254.79 µm²Pixel area254.79 µm²
0.39 MP/cm²Pixel density0.39 MP/cm²
1.3Crop factor1.3
—Maximum video—
1,650 gWeight1,580 g
PCMCIA (2 x type II / 1 x type III)StoragePCMCIA (2 x type II / 1 x type III)
Kodak NiCDBatteryKodak 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 DCS520 and DCS620 have the same sensor area. The DCS620 has the lighter body. The DCS520 and DCS620 have the same effective resolution. The DCS620 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DCS620
Released in 1999, DCS620 has about 510 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.