Reasons to choose DC C1255
Released in 2010, DC C1255 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 110 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
BenQ DC C1255
vs BenQ DC E1240
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
DC C125528 mm²
DC E1240- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DC C1255 and DC E1240 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
DC C1255MetricDC E1240
12 MPEffective pixels12 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.54 µmPixel pitch1.54 µm
2.37 µm²Pixel area2.37 µm²
42.17 MP/cm²Pixel density42.17 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
110 gWeight110 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 C1255 and DC E1240 have the same sensor area. The DC C1255 and DC E1240 have the same body weight. The DC C1255 and DC E1240 have the same effective resolution. The DC C1255 and DC E1240 were both released in 2010. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DC E1240
Released in 2010, DC E1240 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 110 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.