Reasons to choose DC C1020
Released in 2009, DC C1020 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 130 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
BenQ DC C1020
vs BenQ DC C1220
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
DC C102028 mm²
DC C1220- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DC C1020 and DC C1220 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
DC C1020MetricDC C1220
10 MPEffective pixels12 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.69 µmPixel pitch1.54 µm
2.85 µm²Pixel area2.37 µm²
35.14 MP/cm²Pixel density42.17 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
130 gWeight130 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure 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 C1020 and DC C1220 have the same sensor area. The DC C1020 and DC C1220 have the same body weight. The DC C1220 has the higher effective resolution. The DC C1020 and DC C1220 were both released in 2009. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DC C1220
Released in 2009, DC C1220 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 130 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.