Digital Camera vs Digital Camcorder

[subferno]

I am not sure if this topic fits in here but I hope someone will help me.

I have 2 of the following items and I would like to know which would yield better still image qualities (with max settings):

1) Sony DSC V1
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Sony/sony_dscv1.asp
5 mega pixel with 4x optical zoom

2) Sony DCR DVD 403 Handycam
http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_DisplayProduc...ycamCamcorders
3.3 mega pixel with 10x optical zoom[/url]

[edDV]

#1 by far

[guns1inger]

Yep. A dedicated still camera will always produce better stills than a video camera with still capabilities. While some DV cameras can produce pretty good still images, it is always a compromise in the optics because they are really configured for movie recording.

[subferno]

Thanks for the responses.

I thought maybe since my v1 is a couple of years old and the handycam would have newer technology, the handycam's photos would still have quality comparable to the camera's.