Reasons to choose DC E1240
Released in 2010, DC E1240 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 110 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
BenQ DC E1240
vs BenQ DC L1020
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
DC E124028 mm²
DC L1020- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DC E1240 and DC L1020 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
DC E1240MetricDC L1020
12 MPEffective pixels10 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.54 µmPixel pitch1.69 µm
2.37 µm²Pixel area2.85 µm²
42.17 MP/cm²Pixel density35.14 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
110 gWeight120 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryLi-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 E1240 and DC L1020 have the same sensor area. The DC E1240 has the lighter body. The DC E1240 has the higher effective resolution. The DC E1240 and DC L1020 were both released in 2010. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DC L1020
Released in 2010, DC L1020 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 120 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.