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 5211
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
DC 331138 mm²
DC 5211- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DC 3311 and DC 5211 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 5211
3.2 MPEffective pixels5.24 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.44 µmPixel pitch2.69 µm
11.84 µm²Pixel area7.23 µm²
8.44 MP/cm²Pixel density13.83 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
330 gWeight170 g
CompactFlash type IStorageSecure Digital
4x AABatteryLi-Ion 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 3311 and DC 5211 have the same sensor area. The DC 5211 has the lighter body. The DC 5211 has the higher effective resolution. The DC 5211 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DC 5211
Released in 2003, DC 5211 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 5.24 MP effective resolution, and a 170 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.