Reasons to choose dk4010
Released in 2005, dk4010 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 4 MP effective resolution, and a 350 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.


The dp6500 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
The dp6500 has the larger sensor area. The dp6500 has the lighter body. The dp6500 has the higher effective resolution. The dk4010 and dp6500 were both released in 2005. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Released in 2005, dk4010 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 4 MP effective resolution, and a 350 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Released in 2005, dp6500 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 6 MP effective resolution, and a 120 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.