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 PowerShot A520
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Digital IXUS i25 mm²
PowerShot A520- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Digital IXUS i and PowerShot A520 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 iMetricPowerShot A520
4 MPEffective pixels3.9 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.49 µmPixel pitch2.52 µm
6.21 µm²Pixel area6.37 µm²
16.1 MP/cm²Pixel density15.7 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
140 gWeight180 g
SD/MMC cardStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion NB-3L battery Li-ion batteryBatteryAA (2) 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 i and PowerShot A520 have the same sensor area. The Digital IXUS i has the lighter body. The Digital IXUS i has the higher effective resolution. The PowerShot A520 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot A520
Released in 2005, PowerShot A520 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 3.9 MP effective resolution, and a 180 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.