Reasons to choose DC C420
Released in 2005, DC C420 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4 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 C420
vs BenQ DC E41
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
DC C42025 mm²
DC E41- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DC C420 and DC E41 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 C420MetricDC E41
4 MPEffective pixels4.23 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.49 µmPixel pitch2.42 µm
6.21 µm²Pixel area5.87 µm²
16.1 MP/cm²Pixel density17.03 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
130 gWeight127 g
—StorageSecure Digital
—BatteryLi-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 C420 and DC E41 have the same sensor area. The DC E41 has the lighter body. The DC E41 has the higher effective resolution. The DC C420 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DC E41
Released in 2004, DC E41 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4.23 MP effective resolution, and a 127 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.