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 LM100
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
AE10028 mm²
LM100- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The AE100 and LM100 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
AE100MetricLM100
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 DigitalStorage—
—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 LM100 have the same sensor area. The LM100 has the lighter body. The AE100 and LM100 have the same effective resolution. The LM100 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose LM100
Released in 2012, LM100 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.