Reasons to choose DC 8122
Released in 2006, DC 8122 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 8.1 MP effective resolution, and a 164 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Minox DC 8122
vs Olympus C-7000 Zoom
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
DC 812238 mm²
C-7000 Zoom- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DC 8122 and C-7000 Zoom have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
DC 8122MetricC-7000 Zoom
8.1 MPEffective pixels7.1 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
2.16 µmPixel pitch2.31 µm
4.68 µm²Pixel area5.34 µm²
21.37 MP/cm²Pixel density18.74 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
164 gWeight280 g
Secure DigitalStoragexD Picture Card
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryAA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
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 8122 and C-7000 Zoom have the same sensor area. The DC 8122 has the lighter body. The DC 8122 has the higher effective resolution. The DC 8122 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose C-7000 Zoom
Released in 2004, C-7000 Zoom has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 7.1 MP effective resolution, and a 280 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.