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 E1000
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
DC C100038 mm²
DC E1000- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DC C1000 and DC E1000 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 E1000
10 MPEffective pixels10 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
1.95 µmPixel pitch1.95 µm
3.79 µm²Pixel area3.79 µm²
26.39 MP/cm²Pixel density26.39 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
140 gWeight—
Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure 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 C1000 and DC E1000 have the same sensor area. The DC E1000 has the lighter body. The DC C1000 and DC E1000 have the same effective resolution. The DC E1000 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DC E1000
Released in 2007, DC E1000 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 0 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.