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.
Side-by-side comparison
Praktica DC 44
vs Praktica DCZ 2.1 S
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
DC 4415 mm²
DCZ 2.1 S- Area ratio
- 1.64:1
- Absolute difference
- 10 mm²
- Relative difference
- 63.8%
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 44MetricDCZ 2.1 S
4.2 MPEffective pixels2.11 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor4.5 × 3.37
2.43 µmPixel pitch2.68 µm
5.91 µm²Pixel area7.19 µm²
16.91 MP/cm²Pixel density13.91 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor7.7
—Maximum video—
140 gWeight160 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
2x AABattery1x CR-V3, 2x 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 DCZ 2.1 S
Released in 2003, DCZ 2.1 S has about 15 mm² of sensor area, 2.11 MP effective resolution, and a 160 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.