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.
Side-by-side comparison
Kodak DCS560
vs Kodak DCS660
VS
Sensor area
510 mm²
DCS560510 mm²
DCS660- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DCS560 and DCS660 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
DCS560MetricDCS660
6.1 MPEffective pixels6.1 MP
27.65 × 18.43Sensor27.65 × 18.43
9.14 µmPixel pitch9.14 µm
83.54 µm²Pixel area83.54 µm²
1.2 MP/cm²Pixel density1.2 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
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 DCS560 and DCS660 have the same sensor area. The DCS660 has the lighter body. The DCS560 and DCS660 have the same effective resolution. The DCS660 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DCS660
Released in 1999, DCS660 has about 510 mm² of sensor area, 6.1 MP effective resolution, and a 1,580 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.