Reasons to choose DC 1422
Released in 2012, DC 1422 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14 MP effective resolution, and a 0 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Minox DC 1422
vs Minox DCC 14.0
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
DC 142228 mm²
DCC 14.0- Area ratio
- 1.03:1
- Absolute difference
- 1 mm²
- Relative difference
- 2.6%
The DCC 14.0 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 1422MetricDCC 14.0
14 MPEffective pixels14 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.41 µmPixel pitch1.43 µm
1.98 µm²Pixel area2.03 µm²
50.5 MP/cm²Pixel density49.19 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
—Weight114 g
—StorageSD/SDHC
—BatteryRechargeable Lithium-ion 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 DCC 14.0 has the larger sensor area. The DC 1422 has the lighter body. The DC 1422 and DCC 14.0 have the same effective resolution. The DCC 14.0 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DCC 14.0
Released in 2013, DCC 14.0 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14 MP effective resolution, and a 114 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.