Reasons to choose DC C1000
Released in 2006, DC C1000 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 140 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
BenQ DC C1000
vs BenQ DC C800
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
DC C100038 mm²
DC C800- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DC C1000 and DC C800 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 C1000MetricDC C800
10 MPEffective pixels8 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
1.95 µmPixel pitch2.18 µm
3.79 µm²Pixel area4.74 µm²
26.39 MP/cm²Pixel density21.11 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
140 gWeight140 g
Secure DigitalStorageSecure 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 C1000 and DC C800 have the same sensor area. The DC C1000 and DC C800 have the same body weight. The DC C1000 has the higher effective resolution. The DC C1000 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DC C800
Released in 2005, DC C800 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 140 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.