Reasons to choose Digital IXUS 870 IS
Released in 2008, Digital IXUS 870 IS has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10 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 870 IS
vs Olympus Stylus 740
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Digital IXUS 870 IS28 mm²
Stylus 740- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Digital IXUS 870 IS and Stylus 740 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 870 ISMetricStylus 740
10 MPEffective pixels7.1 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.69 µmPixel pitch2 µm
2.85 µm²Pixel area4.01 µm²
35.14 MP/cm²Pixel density24.95 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
195 gWeight160 g
SD/SDHC/MMC cardStorageInternal storage
Lithium-Ion NB-5L battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable 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 870 IS and Stylus 740 have the same sensor area. The Stylus 740 has the lighter body. The Digital IXUS 870 IS has the higher effective resolution. The Digital IXUS 870 IS is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Stylus 740
Released in 2006, Stylus 740 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 7.1 MP effective resolution, and a 160 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.