Reasons to choose DCZ 10.1
Released in 2009, DCZ 10.1 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 10.37 MP effective resolution, and a 121 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Praktica DCZ 10.1
vs Samsung NV15
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
DCZ 10.140 mm²
NV15- Area ratio
- 1.05:1
- Absolute difference
- 2 mm²
- Relative difference
- 4.7%
The NV15 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 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
DCZ 10.1MetricNV15
10.37 MPEffective pixels10.1 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.27 × 5.46
1.91 µmPixel pitch1.98 µm
3.65 µm²Pixel area3.93 µm²
27.36 MP/cm²Pixel density25.44 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.76
—Maximum video—
121 gWeight173 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, SDHC, Secure Digital
2x AABatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable 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 NV15 has the larger sensor area. The DCZ 10.1 has the lighter body. The DCZ 10.1 has the higher effective resolution. The DCZ 10.1 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose NV15
Released in 2007, NV15 has about 40 mm² of sensor area, 10.1 MP effective resolution, and a 173 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.