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 DD1
VS
Sensor area
31 mm²
Classic Leica M3 2.131 mm²
DD1- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Classic Leica M3 2.1 and DD1 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
Classic Leica M3 2.1MetricDD1
2 MPEffective pixels2.1 MP
6.4 × 4.8Sensor6.4 × 4.8
3.92 µmPixel pitch3.82 µm
15.36 µm²Pixel area14.63 µm²
6.51 MP/cm²Pixel density6.84 MP/cm²
5.41Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
98 gWeight120 g
—Storage—
1x CR2 LithiumBattery1x CR2 Lithium
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 and DD1 have the same sensor area. The Classic Leica M3 2.1 has the lighter body. The DD1 has the higher effective resolution. The Classic Leica M3 2.1 and DD1 were both released in 2003. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DD1
Released in 2003, DD1 has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 2.1 MP effective resolution, and a 120 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.