Reasons to choose DC 4500
Released in 2003, DC 4500 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4 MP effective resolution, and a 322 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
BenQ DC 4500
vs BenQ DC C40
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
DC 450025 mm²
DC C40- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DC 4500 and DC C40 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 4500MetricDC C40
4 MPEffective pixels4.24 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.49 µmPixel pitch2.42 µm
6.21 µm²Pixel area5.86 µm²
16.1 MP/cm²Pixel density17.07 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
322 gWeight147 g
CompactFlash type IStorageSecure 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 4500 and DC C40 have the same sensor area. The DC C40 has the lighter body. The DC C40 has the higher effective resolution. The DC C40 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DC C40
Released in 2004, DC C40 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4.24 MP effective resolution, and a 147 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.