Reasons to choose DC C510
Released in 2006, DC C510 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 85 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
BenQ DC C510
vs BenQ DC C740
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
DC C51025 mm²
DC C740- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DC C510 and DC C740 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
DC C510MetricDC C740
5 MPEffective pixels7 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.23 µmPixel pitch1.88 µm
4.97 µm²Pixel area3.55 µm²
20.13 MP/cm²Pixel density28.18 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
85 gWeight140 g
Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
2x AABattery2x AA
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 C510 and DC C740 have the same sensor area. The DC C510 has the lighter body. The DC C740 has the higher effective resolution. The DC C510 and DC C740 were both released in 2006. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DC C740
Released in 2006, DC C740 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 7 MP effective resolution, and a 140 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.