Reasons to choose Digital IXUS 200 IS
Released in 2009, Digital IXUS 200 IS has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 150 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon Digital IXUS 200 IS
vs Canon PowerShot A650 IS
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Digital IXUS 200 IS42 mm²
PowerShot A650 IS- Area ratio
- 1.49:1
- Absolute difference
- 14 mm²
- Relative difference
- 49.2%
The PowerShot A650 IS 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
Digital IXUS 200 ISMetricPowerShot A650 IS
12.1 MPEffective pixels12.1 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor7.53 × 5.64
1.53 µmPixel pitch1.87 µm
2.35 µm²Pixel area3.51 µm²
42.52 MP/cm²Pixel density28.49 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor4.6
—Maximum video—
150 gWeight300 g
SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplusStorageMultiMedia, SDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion NB-6L rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryAA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)
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 PowerShot A650 IS has the larger sensor area. The Digital IXUS 200 IS has the lighter body. The Digital IXUS 200 IS and PowerShot A650 IS have the same effective resolution. The Digital IXUS 200 IS is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot A650 IS
Released in 2007, PowerShot A650 IS has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 300 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.