Reasons to choose DC C540
Released in 2006, DC C540 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 140 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
BenQ DC C540
vs BenQ DC P500
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
DC C54025 mm²
DC P500- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DC C540 and DC P500 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
DC C540MetricDC P500
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—
140 gWeight165 g
Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
2x AABatteryLi-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 C540 and DC P500 have the same sensor area. The DC C540 has the lighter body. The DC C540 and DC P500 have the same effective resolution. The DC C540 and DC P500 were both released in 2006. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DC P500
Released in 2006, DC P500 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 165 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.