Reasons to choose DC C51
Released in 2004, DC C51 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 185 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
BenQ DC C51
vs BenQ DC C520
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
DC C5125 mm²
DC C520- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DC C51 and DC C520 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 C51MetricDC C520
5 MPEffective pixels5 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.23 µmPixel pitch2.23 µm
4.97 µm²Pixel area4.97 µm²
20.13 MP/cm²Pixel density20.13 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
185 gWeight130 g
Secure DigitalStorage—
2x AABattery—
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 C51 and DC C520 have the same sensor area. The DC C520 has the lighter body. The DC C51 and DC C520 have the same effective resolution. The DC C520 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DC C520
Released in 2005, DC C520 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 130 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.