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 DD1
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
DC 331131 mm²
DD1- Area ratio
- 1.23:1
- Absolute difference
- 7 mm²
- Relative difference
- 23.4%
The DC 3311 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 3311MetricDD1
3.2 MPEffective pixels2.1 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor6.4 × 4.8
3.44 µmPixel pitch3.82 µm
11.84 µm²Pixel area14.63 µm²
8.44 MP/cm²Pixel density6.84 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
330 gWeight120 g
CompactFlash type IStorage—
4x AABattery1x CR2 Lithium
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 has the larger sensor area. The DD1 has the lighter body. The DC 3311 has the higher effective resolution. The DD1 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DD1
Released in 2003, DD1 has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 2.1 MP effective resolution, and a 120 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.