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 E510
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
DC C51025 mm²
DC E510- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DC C510 and DC E510 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 C510MetricDC E510
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—
85 gWeight150 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 C510 and DC E510 have the same sensor area. The DC C510 has the lighter body. The DC C510 and DC E510 have the same effective resolution. The DC C510 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DC E510
Released in 2005, DC E510 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 150 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.