Reasons to choose AE100
Released in 2011, AE100 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14 MP effective resolution, and a 110 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
BenQ AE100
vs BenQ DC C1430
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
AE10028 mm²
DC C1430- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The AE100 and DC C1430 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
AE100MetricDC C1430
14 MPEffective pixels14 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.43 µmPixel pitch1.43 µm
2.03 µm²Pixel area2.03 µm²
49.19 MP/cm²Pixel density49.19 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
110 gWeight—
SDHC, SDXC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
—BatteryLi-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 AE100 and DC C1430 have the same sensor area. The DC C1430 has the lighter body. The AE100 and DC C1430 have the same effective resolution. The AE100 and DC C1430 were both released in 2011. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DC C1430
Released in 2011, DC C1430 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14 MP effective resolution, and a 0 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.