Reasons to choose Classic Leica M3 4MP
Released in 2004, Classic Leica M3 4MP has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 3.2 MP effective resolution, and a 95 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Minox Classic Leica M3 4MP
vs Minox DC 4211
VS
Sensor area
31 mm²
Classic Leica M3 4MP25 mm²
DC 4211- Area ratio
- 1.24:1
- Absolute difference
- 6 mm²
- Relative difference
- 23.7%
The Classic Leica M3 4MP 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 4MPMetricDC 4211
3.2 MPEffective pixels4.2 MP
6.4 × 4.8Sensor5.75 × 4.32
3.1 µmPixel pitch2.43 µm
9.6 µm²Pixel area5.91 µm²
10.42 MP/cm²Pixel density16.91 MP/cm²
5.41Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
95 gWeight125 g
Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
1x CR2 LithiumBatteryLi-Ion Li-ion battery
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 4MP has the larger sensor area. The Classic Leica M3 4MP has the lighter body. The DC 4211 has the higher effective resolution. The Classic Leica M3 4MP and DC 4211 were both released in 2004. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DC 4211
Released in 2004, DC 4211 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4.2 MP effective resolution, and a 125 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.