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.
Side-by-side comparison
Minox DC 4011
vs Minox DC 5211
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
DC 401138 mm²
DC 5211- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DC 4011 and DC 5211 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
DC 4011MetricDC 5211
4 MPEffective pixels5.24 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.08 µmPixel pitch2.69 µm
9.47 µm²Pixel area7.23 µm²
10.56 MP/cm²Pixel density13.83 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
267 gWeight170 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
2x 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 4011 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 4011 and DC 5211 were both released in 2003. 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.