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 Stylus 550WP
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
DC 123328 mm²
Stylus 550WP- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DC 1233 and Stylus 550WP 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 1233MetricStylus 550WP
12 MPEffective pixels10 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.52 µmPixel pitch1.67 µm
2.31 µm²Pixel area2.77 µm²
43.28 MP/cm²Pixel density36.07 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
114 gWeight167 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageInternal storage
2x AABatteryLithium-Ion BLS-1 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 Stylus 550WP have the same 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 Stylus 550WP
Released in 2009, Stylus 550WP has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 167 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.