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.
Side-by-side comparison
BenQ DC C740
vs BenQ DC E720
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
DC C74025 mm²
DC E720- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DC C740 and DC E720 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
DC C740MetricDC E720
7 MPEffective pixels7 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.88 µmPixel pitch1.88 µm
3.55 µm²Pixel area3.55 µm²
28.18 MP/cm²Pixel density28.18 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
140 gWeight130 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 C740 and DC E720 have the same sensor area. The DC E720 has the lighter body. The DC C740 and DC E720 have the same effective resolution. The DC C740 and DC E720 were both released in 2006. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DC E720
Released in 2006, DC E720 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 7 MP effective resolution, and a 130 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.