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.
Side-by-side comparison
Kodak DCS720x
vs Pentax *ist D
VS
Sensor area
353 mm²
DCS720x369 mm²
*ist D- Area ratio
- 1.04:1
- Absolute difference
- 16 mm²
- Relative difference
- 4.4%
The *ist D 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
DCS720xMetric*ist D
2 MPEffective pixels6.1 MP
22.8 × 15.5Sensor23.5 × 15.7
13.29 µmPixel pitch7.78 µm
176.7 µm²Pixel area60.48 µm²
0.57 MP/cm²Pixel density1.65 MP/cm²
1.57Crop factor1.53
—Maximum video—
1,580 gWeight550 g
PCMCIA (2 x type II / 1 x type III)StorageCompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive
Kodak NiCD / NiMHBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion battery
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 *ist D has the larger sensor area. The *ist D has the lighter body. The *ist D has the higher effective resolution. The *ist D is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose *ist D
Released in 2003, *ist D has about 369 mm² of sensor area, 6.1 MP effective resolution, and a 550 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.