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 E520 plus
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
DC C42025 mm²
DC E520 plus- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DC C420 and DC E520 plus 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 E520 plus
4 MPEffective pixels4.92 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.49 µmPixel pitch2.25 µm
6.21 µm²Pixel area5.05 µm²
16.1 MP/cm²Pixel density19.81 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
130 gWeight130 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 E520 plus have the same sensor area. The DC C420 and DC E520 plus have the same body weight. The DC E520 plus has the higher effective resolution. The DC E520 plus is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DC E520 plus
Released in 2006, DC E520 plus has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4.92 MP effective resolution, and a 130 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.