Reasons to choose Digital IXUS i
Released in 2003, Digital IXUS i has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4 MP effective resolution, and a 140 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon Digital IXUS i
vs Canon Digital IXUS i Zoom
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Digital IXUS i25 mm²
Digital IXUS i Zoom- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Digital IXUS i and Digital IXUS i Zoom 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 iMetricDigital IXUS i Zoom
4 MPEffective pixels5 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.49 µmPixel pitch2.23 µm
6.21 µm²Pixel area4.97 µm²
16.1 MP/cm²Pixel density20.13 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
140 gWeight120 g
SD/MMC cardStorageSD/MMC card
Lithium-Ion NB-3L battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion NB-4L battery 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 i and Digital IXUS i Zoom have the same sensor area. The Digital IXUS i Zoom has the lighter body. The Digital IXUS i Zoom has the higher effective resolution. The Digital IXUS i Zoom is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Digital IXUS i Zoom
Released in 2005, Digital IXUS i Zoom has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 120 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.