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 E43
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
DC 450025 mm²
DC E43- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DC 4500 and DC E43 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 E43
4 MPEffective pixels4.2 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.49 µmPixel pitch2.43 µm
6.21 µm²Pixel area5.91 µm²
16.1 MP/cm²Pixel density16.91 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
322 gWeight125 g
CompactFlash type IStorageSecure 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 4500 and DC E43 have the same sensor area. The DC E43 has the lighter body. The DC E43 has the higher effective resolution. The DC E43 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DC E43
Released in 2004, DC E43 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4.2 MP effective resolution, and a 125 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.