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 S850
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
DCZ 10.138 mm²
S850- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DCZ 10.1 and S850 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
DCZ 10.1MetricS850
10.37 MPEffective pixels8 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
1.91 µmPixel pitch2.18 µm
3.65 µm²Pixel area4.74 µm²
27.36 MP/cm²Pixel density21.11 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
121 gWeight172 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
2x AABatteryAA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
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 DCZ 10.1 and S850 have the same 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 S850
Released in 2007, S850 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 172 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.