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 E820
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
DC C105025 mm²
DC E820- Area ratio
- 1.71:1
- Absolute difference
- 18 mm²
- Relative difference
- 71%
The DC C1050 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
Key specification differences
DC C1050MetricDC E820
10 MPEffective pixels8 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.06 µmPixel pitch1.76 µm
4.25 µm²Pixel area3.11 µm²
23.55 MP/cm²Pixel density32.21 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
140 gWeight130 g
Secure DigitalStorageSecure 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 C1050 has the larger sensor area. The DC E820 has the lighter body. The DC C1050 has the higher effective resolution. The DC C1050 and DC E820 were both released in 2007. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DC E820
Released in 2007, DC E820 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 130 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.