Reasons to choose DC 3311
Released in 2002, DC 3311 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.2 MP effective resolution, and a 330 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Minox DC 3311
vs Minox DC 4011
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
DC 331138 mm²
DC 4011- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DC 3311 and DC 4011 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
DC 3311MetricDC 4011
3.2 MPEffective pixels4 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.44 µmPixel pitch3.08 µm
11.84 µm²Pixel area9.47 µm²
8.44 MP/cm²Pixel density10.56 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
330 gWeight267 g
CompactFlash type IStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
4x 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 3311 and DC 4011 have the same sensor area. The DC 4011 has the lighter body. The DC 4011 has the higher effective resolution. The DC 4011 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DC 4011
Released in 2003, DC 4011 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 4 MP effective resolution, and a 267 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.