Reasons to choose DC 1011 Carat
Released in 2006, DC 1011 Carat has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 10.1 MP effective resolution, and a 157 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Minox DC 1011 Carat
vs Minox DC 1022
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
DC 1011 Carat42 mm²
DC 1022- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DC 1011 Carat and DC 1022 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
DC 1011 CaratMetricDC 1022
10.1 MPEffective pixels10.1 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor7.53 × 5.64
2.05 µmPixel pitch2.05 µm
4.2 µm²Pixel area4.2 µm²
23.78 MP/cm²Pixel density23.78 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor4.6
—Maximum video—
157 gWeight150 g
Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
—BatteryLi-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 DC 1011 Carat and DC 1022 have the same sensor area. The DC 1022 has the lighter body. The DC 1011 Carat and DC 1022 have the same effective resolution. The DC 1022 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DC 1022
Released in 2007, DC 1022 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 10.1 MP effective resolution, and a 150 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.