Reasons to choose DM 1
Released in 2005, DM 1 has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 3.2 MP effective resolution, and a 94 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Minox DM 1
vs Minox Mobi DV
VS
Sensor area
31 mm²
DM 131 mm²
Mobi DV- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DM 1 and Mobi DV have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
DM 1MetricMobi DV
3.2 MPEffective pixels2.1 MP
6.4 × 4.8Sensor6.4 × 4.8
3.1 µmPixel pitch3.82 µm
9.6 µm²Pixel area14.63 µm²
10.42 MP/cm²Pixel density6.84 MP/cm²
5.41Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
94 gWeight87 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure 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 DM 1 and Mobi DV have the same sensor area. The Mobi DV has the lighter body. The DM 1 has the higher effective resolution. The DM 1 and Mobi DV were both released in 2005. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Mobi DV
Released in 2005, Mobi DV has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 2.1 MP effective resolution, and a 87 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.