Reasons to choose DC C1060
Released in 2008, DC C1060 has about 28 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 C1060
vs BenQ DC T800
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
DC C106027 mm²
DC T800- Area ratio
- 1.04:1
- Absolute difference
- 1 mm²
- Relative difference
- 4.4%
The DC C1060 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
DC C1060MetricDC T800
10 MPEffective pixels8 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.03 × 4.52
1.69 µmPixel pitch1.85 µm
2.85 µm²Pixel area3.41 µm²
35.14 MP/cm²Pixel density29.35 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.74
—Maximum video—
140 gWeight120 g
SDHC, 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 C1060 has the larger sensor area. The DC T800 has the lighter body. The DC C1060 has the higher effective resolution. The DC C1060 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DC T800
Released in 2007, DC T800 has about 27 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 120 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.