Reasons to choose Digital IXUS 300
Released in 2001, Digital IXUS 300 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 2.02 MP effective resolution, and a 270 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon Digital IXUS 300
vs Canon Digital IXUS II
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
Digital IXUS 30021 mm²
Digital IXUS II- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Digital IXUS 300 and Digital IXUS II have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Digital IXUS 300MetricDigital IXUS II
2.02 MPEffective pixels3.1 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
3.25 µmPixel pitch2.62 µm
10.55 µm²Pixel area6.88 µm²
9.47 MP/cm²Pixel density14.54 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
270 gWeight185 g
Compact Flash (Type I)StorageSD/MMC card
Canon NB-L1 680 mAh Lithium-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryCanon Lithium-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 Digital IXUS 300 and Digital IXUS II have the same sensor area. The Digital IXUS II has the lighter body. The Digital IXUS II has the higher effective resolution. The Digital IXUS II is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Digital IXUS II
Released in 2003, Digital IXUS II has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 185 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.