Reasons to choose DC 1044
Released in 2009, DC 1044 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 116 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Minox DC 1044
vs Minox DC 9011 WP
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
DC 104428 mm²
DC 9011 WP- Area ratio
- 1.03:1
- Absolute difference
- 1 mm²
- Relative difference
- 2.6%
The DC 9011 WP 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
DC 1044MetricDC 9011 WP
10 MPEffective pixels9 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.67 µmPixel pitch1.78 µm
2.77 µm²Pixel area3.16 µm²
36.07 MP/cm²Pixel density31.62 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
116 gWeight119 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBattery2x AAA
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 9011 WP has the larger sensor area. The DC 1044 has the lighter body. The DC 1044 has the higher effective resolution. The DC 9011 WP is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DC 9011 WP
Released in 2010, DC 9011 WP has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 9 MP effective resolution, and a 119 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.