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 Luxmedia 4008
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
DC 5025 mm²
Luxmedia 4008- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DC 50 and Luxmedia 4008 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
DC 50MetricLuxmedia 4008
5.19 MPEffective pixels4.2 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.19 µmPixel pitch2.43 µm
4.79 µm²Pixel area5.91 µm²
20.89 MP/cm²Pixel density16.91 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
90 gWeight395 g
Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
2x AABattery4x 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 Luxmedia 4008 have the same sensor area. The DC 50 has the lighter body. The DC 50 has the higher effective resolution. The DC 50 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Luxmedia 4008
Released in 2004, Luxmedia 4008 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4.2 MP effective resolution, and a 395 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.