Reasons to choose Digital IXUS II
Released in 2003, Digital IXUS II has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 185 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon Digital IXUS II
vs Canon PowerShot A10
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
Digital IXUS II21 mm²
PowerShot A10- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Digital IXUS II and PowerShot A10 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 IIMetricPowerShot A10
3.1 MPEffective pixels1.2 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
2.62 µmPixel pitch4.22 µm
6.88 µm²Pixel area17.77 µm²
14.54 MP/cm²Pixel density5.63 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
185 gWeight250 g
SD/MMC cardStorageCompactFlash type I
Canon Lithium-Ion 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 II and PowerShot A10 have the same sensor area. The Digital IXUS II has the lighter body. The Digital IXUS II has the higher effective resolution. The Digital IXUS II is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot A10
Released in 2001, PowerShot A10 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 1.2 MP effective resolution, and a 250 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.