Reasons to choose DC 5011
Released in 2006, DC 5011 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 140 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Minox DC 5011
vs Minox DC 6033 WP
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
DC 501125 mm²
DC 6033 WP- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DC 5011 and DC 6033 WP 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 5011MetricDC 6033 WP
5 MPEffective pixels6 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.23 µmPixel pitch2.03 µm
4.97 µm²Pixel area4.14 µm²
20.13 MP/cm²Pixel density24.15 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
140 gWeight230 g
Secure DigitalStorageSecure 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 5011 and DC 6033 WP have the same sensor area. The DC 5011 has the lighter body. The DC 6033 WP has the higher effective resolution. The DC 6033 WP is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DC 6033 WP
Released in 2007, DC 6033 WP has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 6 MP effective resolution, and a 230 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.