Reasons to choose DC 1211
Released in 2009, DC 1211 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 128 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Minox DC 1211
vs Minox DC 1222
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
DC 121128 mm²
DC 1222- Area ratio
- 1.03:1
- Absolute difference
- 1 mm²
- Relative difference
- 2.6%
The DC 1222 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 1211MetricDC 1222
12 MPEffective pixels12 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.52 µmPixel pitch1.54 µm
2.31 µm²Pixel area2.37 µm²
43.28 MP/cm²Pixel density42.17 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
128 gWeight114 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryLi-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 1222 has the larger sensor area. The DC 1222 has the lighter body. The DC 1211 and DC 1222 have the same effective resolution. The DC 1222 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DC 1222
Released in 2010, DC 1222 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 114 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.