Reasons to choose Digital IXUS 800 IS
Released in 2006, Digital IXUS 800 IS has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 6 MP effective resolution, and a 195 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon Digital IXUS 800 IS
vs Canon PowerShot S1 IS
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Digital IXUS 800 IS21 mm²
PowerShot S1 IS- Area ratio
- 1.17:1
- Absolute difference
- 4 mm²
- Relative difference
- 16.5%
The Digital IXUS 800 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 800 ISMetricPowerShot S1 IS
6 MPEffective pixels3.2 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.33 × 4
2.03 µmPixel pitch2.58 µm
4.14 µm²Pixel area6.66 µm²
24.15 MP/cm²Pixel density15.01 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
195 gWeight370 g
SD/MMC cardStorageCompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive
Lithium-Ion NB-5L 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 Digital IXUS 800 IS has the larger sensor area. The Digital IXUS 800 IS has the lighter body. The Digital IXUS 800 IS has the higher effective resolution. The Digital IXUS 800 IS is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot S1 IS
Released in 2004, PowerShot S1 IS has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 3.2 MP effective resolution, and a 370 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.