Reasons to choose DC C1420
Released in 2011, DC C1420 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14 MP effective resolution, and a 114 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
BenQ DC C1420
vs BenQ DC C1460
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
DC C142028 mm²
DC C1460- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DC C1420 and DC C1460 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
DC C1420MetricDC C1460
14 MPEffective pixels14 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.41 µmPixel pitch1.41 µm
1.98 µm²Pixel area1.98 µm²
50.5 MP/cm²Pixel density50.5 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
114 gWeight125 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
2x AABattery2x AA
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 C1420 and DC C1460 have the same sensor area. The DC C1420 has the lighter body. The DC C1420 and DC C1460 have the same effective resolution. The DC C1420 and DC C1460 were both released in 2011. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DC C1460
Released in 2011, DC C1460 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14 MP effective resolution, and a 125 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.