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 Digicam 3
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
DC 2231 mm²
Digicam 3- Area ratio
- 1.44:1
- Absolute difference
- 9 mm²
- Relative difference
- 44.1%
The Digicam 3 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 22MetricDigicam 3
2.11 MPEffective pixels3.1 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor6.4 × 4.8
3.18 µmPixel pitch3.15 µm
10.1 µm²Pixel area9.91 µm²
9.9 MP/cm²Pixel density10.09 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
145 gWeight105 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
2x AABatteryLi-Ion 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 Digicam 3 has the larger sensor area. The Digicam 3 has the lighter body. The Digicam 3 has the higher effective resolution. The Digicam 3 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Digicam 3
Released in 2004, Digicam 3 has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 105 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.