Reasons to choose DC C1050
Released in 2007, DC C1050 has about 42 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 C1050
vs BenQ DC C640
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
DC C105042 mm²
DC C640- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DC C1050 and DC C640 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 C1050MetricDC C640
10 MPEffective pixels6 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor7.53 × 5.64
2.06 µmPixel pitch2.66 µm
4.25 µm²Pixel area7.08 µm²
23.55 MP/cm²Pixel density14.13 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor4.6
—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 C1050 and DC C640 have the same sensor area. The DC C1050 and DC C640 have the same body weight. The DC C1050 has the higher effective resolution. The DC C640 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DC C640
Released in 2008, DC C640 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 6 MP effective resolution, and a 140 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.