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 SP 590 UZ
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
DC 123328 mm²
SP 590 UZ- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DC 1233 and SP 590 UZ 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 1233MetricSP 590 UZ
12 MPEffective pixels12.7 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.52 µmPixel pitch1.48 µm
2.31 µm²Pixel area2.18 µm²
43.28 MP/cm²Pixel density45.81 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
114 gWeight435 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStoragexD Picture card
2x AABattery4x AA
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 SP 590 UZ have the same sensor area. The DC 1233 has the lighter body. The SP 590 UZ has the higher effective resolution. The DC 1233 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose SP 590 UZ
Released in 2009, SP 590 UZ has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.7 MP effective resolution, and a 435 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.