Reasons to choose Classic Leica M3 2.1
Released in 2003, Classic Leica M3 2.1 has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 2 MP effective resolution, and a 98 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Minox Classic Leica M3 2.1
vs Minox DC 2122
VS
Sensor area
31 mm²
Classic Leica M3 2.121 mm²
DC 2122- Area ratio
- 1.44:1
- Absolute difference
- 9 mm²
- Relative difference
- 44.1%
The Classic Leica M3 2.1 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
Key specification differences
Classic Leica M3 2.1MetricDC 2122
2 MPEffective pixels2.11 MP
6.4 × 4.8Sensor5.33 × 4
3.92 µmPixel pitch3.18 µm
15.36 µm²Pixel area10.1 µm²
6.51 MP/cm²Pixel density9.9 MP/cm²
5.41Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
98 gWeight160 g
—StorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
1x CR2 LithiumBattery2x 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 Classic Leica M3 2.1 has the larger sensor area. The Classic Leica M3 2.1 has the lighter body. The DC 2122 has the higher effective resolution. The Classic Leica M3 2.1 and DC 2122 were both released in 2003. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DC 2122
Released in 2003, DC 2122 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 2.11 MP effective resolution, and a 160 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.