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 Olympus FE-5030
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
DC 123328 mm²
FE-5030- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DC 1233 and FE-5030 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
DC 1233MetricFE-5030
12 MPEffective pixels12 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.52 µmPixel pitch1.52 µm
2.31 µm²Pixel area2.31 µm²
43.28 MP/cm²Pixel density43.28 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
114 gWeight124 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
2x AABatteryLithium-Ion LI-42B rechargeable battery 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 1233 and FE-5030 have the same sensor area. The DC 1233 has the lighter body. The DC 1233 and FE-5030 have the same effective resolution. The DC 1233 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose FE-5030
Released in 2009, FE-5030 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 124 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.