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 S30
VS
Sensor area
15 mm²
DC 230021 mm²
DC S30- Area ratio
- 1.41:1
- Absolute difference
- 6 mm²
- Relative difference
- 40.6%
The DC S30 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
DC 2300MetricDC S30
1.92 MPEffective pixels3.34 MP
4.5 × 3.37Sensor5.33 × 4
2.81 µmPixel pitch2.53 µm
7.9 µm²Pixel area6.38 µm²
12.66 MP/cm²Pixel density15.67 MP/cm²
7.7Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
145 gWeight180 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 S30 has the larger sensor area. The DC 2300 has the lighter body. The DC S30 has the higher effective resolution. The DC S30 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DC S30
Released in 2004, DC S30 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 3.34 MP effective resolution, and a 180 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.