Reasons to choose DC C850
Released in 2008, DC C850 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 8 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 C850
vs BenQ DC X800
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
DC C85025 mm²
DC X800- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DC C850 and DC X800 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
DC C850MetricDC X800
8 MPEffective pixels8 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.76 µmPixel pitch1.76 µm
3.11 µm²Pixel area3.11 µm²
32.21 MP/cm²Pixel density32.21 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
140 gWeight130 g
MultiMedia, SDHC, Secure DigitalStoragemicroSD, microSDHC
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 C850 and DC X800 have the same sensor area. The DC X800 has the lighter body. The DC C850 and DC X800 have the same effective resolution. The DC C850 and DC X800 were both released in 2008. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DC X800
Released in 2008, DC X800 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 130 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.