Reasons to choose DC 50
Released in 2005, DC 50 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5.19 MP effective resolution, and a 90 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Praktica DC 50
vs Praktica Dpix 5200
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
DC 5025 mm²
Dpix 5200- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DC 50 and Dpix 5200 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 50MetricDpix 5200
5.19 MPEffective pixels5 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.19 µmPixel pitch2.23 µm
4.79 µm²Pixel area4.97 µm²
20.89 MP/cm²Pixel density20.13 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
90 gWeight86 g
Secure DigitalStorageSecure 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 50 and Dpix 5200 have the same sensor area. The Dpix 5200 has the lighter body. The DC 50 has the higher effective resolution. The Dpix 5200 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Dpix 5200
Released in 2007, Dpix 5200 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 86 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.