Reasons to choose DC C50
Released in 2003, DC C50 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 180 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
BenQ DC C50
vs Olympus E-20
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
DC C5058 mm²
E-20- Area ratio
- 1.53:1
- Absolute difference
- 20 mm²
- Relative difference
- 53.3%
The E-20 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 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
DC C50MetricE-20
5 MPEffective pixels4.9 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor8.8 × 6.6
2.75 µmPixel pitch3.44 µm
7.58 µm²Pixel area11.85 µm²
13.19 MP/cm²Pixel density8.44 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor3.93
—Maximum video—
180 gWeight1,190 g
Secure DigitalStorageSmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryAA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
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 E-20 has the larger sensor area. The DC C50 has the lighter body. The DC C50 has the higher effective resolution. The DC C50 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose E-20
Released in 2001, E-20 has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 4.9 MP effective resolution, and a 1,190 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.