Reasons to choose DC 7011
Released in 2007, DC 7011 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 7.16 MP effective resolution, and a 120 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Minox DC 7011
vs Minox DC 8011
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
DC 701125 mm²
DC 8011- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DC 7011 and DC 8011 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 7011MetricDC 8011
7.16 MPEffective pixels8 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.86 µmPixel pitch1.76 µm
3.47 µm²Pixel area3.11 µm²
28.82 MP/cm²Pixel density32.21 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
120 gWeight132 g
Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure 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 7011 and DC 8011 have the same sensor area. The DC 7011 has the lighter body. The DC 8011 has the higher effective resolution. The DC 8011 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DC 8011
Released in 2008, DC 8011 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 132 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.