Reasons to choose DC E520
Released in 2005, DC E520 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 130 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
BenQ DC E520
vs BenQ DC E63 Plus
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
DC E52025 mm²
DC E63 Plus- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DC E520 and DC E63 Plus have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
DC E520MetricDC E63 Plus
5 MPEffective pixels6 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.23 µmPixel pitch2.03 µm
4.97 µm²Pixel area4.14 µm²
20.13 MP/cm²Pixel density24.15 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
130 gWeight—
—StorageSecure Digital
—BatteryLi-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 E520 and DC E63 Plus have the same sensor area. The DC E63 Plus has the lighter body. The DC E63 Plus has the higher effective resolution. The DC E520 and DC E63 Plus were both released in 2005. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DC E63 Plus
Released in 2005, DC E63 Plus has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 6 MP effective resolution, and a 0 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.