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 Slim 2
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
DC 2231 mm²
DC Slim 2- Area ratio
- 1.44:1
- Absolute difference
- 9 mm²
- Relative difference
- 44.1%
The DC Slim 2 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 Slim 2
2.11 MPEffective pixels2 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor6.4 × 4.8
3.18 µmPixel pitch3.92 µm
10.1 µm²Pixel area15.36 µm²
9.9 MP/cm²Pixel density6.51 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
145 gWeight120 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
2x AABattery2x AAA
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 Slim 2 has the larger sensor area. The DC Slim 2 has the lighter body. The DC 22 has the higher effective resolution. The DC Slim 2 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DC Slim 2
Released in 2004, DC Slim 2 has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 2 MP effective resolution, and a 120 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.