Reasons to choose DC 22
Released in 2003, DC 22 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 2.11 MP effective resolution, and a 145 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Praktica DC 22
vs Praktica DC 44
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
DC 2225 mm²
DC 44- Area ratio
- 1.17:1
- Absolute difference
- 4 mm²
- Relative difference
- 16.5%
The DC 44 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 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
DC 22MetricDC 44
2.11 MPEffective pixels4.2 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.75 × 4.32
3.18 µmPixel pitch2.43 µm
10.1 µm²Pixel area5.91 µm²
9.9 MP/cm²Pixel density16.91 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
145 gWeight140 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
2x 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 44 has the larger sensor area. The DC 44 has the lighter body. The DC 44 has the higher effective resolution. The DC 44 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DC 44
Released in 2004, DC 44 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4.2 MP effective resolution, and a 140 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.