Reasons to choose DC 2300
Released in 2003, DC 2300 has about 15 mm² of sensor area, 1.92 MP effective resolution, and a 145 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
BenQ DC 2300
vs BenQ DC 3400
VS
Sensor area
15 mm²
DC 230015 mm²
DC 3400- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DC 2300 and DC 3400 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
DC 2300MetricDC 3400
1.92 MPEffective pixels2 MP
4.5 × 3.37Sensor4.5 × 3.37
2.81 µmPixel pitch2.75 µm
7.9 µm²Pixel area7.58 µm²
12.66 MP/cm²Pixel density13.19 MP/cm²
7.7Crop factor7.7
—Maximum video—
145 gWeight135 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
2x AABatteryLi-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 DC 2300 and DC 3400 have the same sensor area. The DC 3400 has the lighter body. The DC 3400 has the higher effective resolution. The DC 3400 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DC 3400
Released in 2004, DC 3400 has about 15 mm² of sensor area, 2 MP effective resolution, and a 135 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.