Reasons to choose DC 21
Released in 2002, DC 21 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 2.11 MP effective resolution, and a 228 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Praktica DC 21
vs Praktica DC 34
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
DC 2121 mm²
DC 34- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DC 21 and DC 34 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
DC 21MetricDC 34
2.11 MPEffective pixels3.3 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
3.18 µmPixel pitch2.54 µm
10.1 µm²Pixel area6.46 µm²
9.9 MP/cm²Pixel density15.48 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
228 gWeight122 g
CompactFlash type IStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
4x AABattery2x AA
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 DC 21 and DC 34 have the same sensor area. The DC 34 has the lighter body. The DC 34 has the higher effective resolution. The DC 34 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DC 34
Released in 2004, DC 34 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 3.3 MP effective resolution, and a 122 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.