Reasons to choose DC C640
Released in 2008, DC C640 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 6 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 C640
vs Fujifilm FinePix A700
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
DC C64048 mm²
FinePix A700- Area ratio
- 1.13:1
- Absolute difference
- 6 mm²
- Relative difference
- 13%
The FinePix A700 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 C640MetricFinePix A700
6 MPEffective pixels7.3 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor8 × 6
2.66 µmPixel pitch2.56 µm
7.08 µm²Pixel area6.58 µm²
14.13 MP/cm²Pixel density15.21 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor4.33
—Maximum video—
140 gWeight139 g
Secure DigitalStoragexD Picture card
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 FinePix A700 has the larger sensor area. The FinePix A700 has the lighter body. The FinePix A700 has the higher effective resolution. The DC C640 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose FinePix A700
Released in 2006, FinePix A700 has about 48 mm² of sensor area, 7.3 MP effective resolution, and a 139 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.