Reasons to choose DC 6311
Released in 2004, DC 6311 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 6.36 MP effective resolution, and a 180 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Minox DC 6311
vs Minox DC 8111
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
DC 631138 mm²
DC 8111- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DC 6311 and DC 8111 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 6311MetricDC 8111
6.36 MPEffective pixels8.1 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
2.44 µmPixel pitch2.16 µm
5.96 µm²Pixel area4.68 µm²
16.78 MP/cm²Pixel density21.37 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
180 gWeight150 g
Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryLi-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 6311 and DC 8111 have the same sensor area. The DC 8111 has the lighter body. The DC 8111 has the higher effective resolution. The DC 8111 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DC 8111
Released in 2005, DC 8111 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 8.1 MP effective resolution, and a 150 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.