Reasons to choose Digital IXUS 85 IS
Released in 2008, Digital IXUS 85 IS has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 170 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon Digital IXUS 85 IS
vs Canon PowerShot G7
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Digital IXUS 85 IS38 mm²
PowerShot G7- Area ratio
- 1.33:1
- Absolute difference
- 9 mm²
- Relative difference
- 33.2%
The PowerShot G7 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 85 ISMetricPowerShot G7
10 MPEffective pixels10 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor7.11 × 5.33
1.69 µmPixel pitch1.95 µm
2.85 µm²Pixel area3.79 µm²
35.14 MP/cm²Pixel density26.39 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
170 gWeight320 g
SD/SDHC/MMC cardStorageSecure Digital
Lithium-Ion NB-6L battery 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 PowerShot G7 has the larger sensor area. The Digital IXUS 85 IS has the lighter body. The Digital IXUS 85 IS and PowerShot G7 have the same effective resolution. The Digital IXUS 85 IS is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot G7
Released in 2006, PowerShot G7 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 320 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.