Reasons to choose DC 2122
Released in 2003, DC 2122 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 2.11 MP effective resolution, and a 160 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Minox DC 2122
vs Minox DC 2133
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
DC 212215 mm²
DC 2133- Area ratio
- 1.41:1
- Absolute difference
- 6 mm²
- Relative difference
- 40.6%
The DC 2122 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
Key specification differences
DC 2122MetricDC 2133
2.11 MPEffective pixels2.11 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor4.5 × 3.37
3.18 µmPixel pitch2.68 µm
10.1 µm²Pixel area7.19 µm²
9.9 MP/cm²Pixel density13.91 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor7.7
—Maximum video—
160 gWeight220 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
2x AABattery2x 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 2122 has the larger sensor area. The DC 2122 has the lighter body. The DC 2122 and DC 2133 have the same effective resolution. The DC 2122 and DC 2133 were both released in 2003. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DC 2133
Released in 2003, DC 2133 has about 15 mm² of sensor area, 2.11 MP effective resolution, and a 220 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.