Reasons to choose DC 1233
Released in 2011, DC 1233 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.
Side-by-side comparison
Minox DC 1233
vs Minox DC 9011 WP
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
DC 123328 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 1233MetricDC 9011 WP
12 MPEffective pixels9 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.52 µmPixel pitch1.78 µm
2.31 µm²Pixel area3.16 µm²
43.28 MP/cm²Pixel density31.62 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
114 gWeight119 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
2x AABattery2x 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 1233 has the lighter body. The DC 1233 has the higher effective resolution. The DC 1233 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.