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 3311
VS
Sensor area
31 mm²
Classic Leica M3 2.138 mm²
DC 3311- Area ratio
- 1.23:1
- Absolute difference
- 7 mm²
- Relative difference
- 23.4%
The DC 3311 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 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Classic Leica M3 2.1MetricDC 3311
2 MPEffective pixels3.2 MP
6.4 × 4.8Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.92 µmPixel pitch3.44 µm
15.36 µm²Pixel area11.84 µm²
6.51 MP/cm²Pixel density8.44 MP/cm²
5.41Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
98 gWeight330 g
—StorageCompactFlash type I
1x CR2 LithiumBattery4x 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 DC 3311 has the larger sensor area. The Classic Leica M3 2.1 has the lighter body. The DC 3311 has the higher effective resolution. The Classic Leica M3 2.1 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DC 3311
Released in 2002, DC 3311 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.2 MP effective resolution, and a 330 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.