Reasons to choose Digital IXUS
Released in 2000, Digital IXUS has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 2.02 MP effective resolution, and a 250 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon Digital IXUS
vs Canon Digital IXUS 300
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
Digital IXUS21 mm²
Digital IXUS 300- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Digital IXUS and Digital IXUS 300 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Digital IXUSMetricDigital IXUS 300
2.02 MPEffective pixels2.02 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
3.25 µmPixel pitch3.25 µm
10.55 µm²Pixel area10.55 µm²
9.47 MP/cm²Pixel density9.47 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
250 gWeight270 g
Compact Flash (Type I)StorageCompact Flash (Type I)
Canon Lithium-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryCanon NB-L1 680 mAh 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 Digital IXUS and Digital IXUS 300 have the same sensor area. The Digital IXUS has the lighter body. The Digital IXUS and Digital IXUS 300 have the same effective resolution. The Digital IXUS 300 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Digital IXUS 300
Released in 2001, Digital IXUS 300 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 2.02 MP effective resolution, and a 270 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.