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 PowerShot A50
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
Digital IXUS17 mm²
PowerShot A50- Area ratio
- 1.23:1
- Absolute difference
- 4 mm²
- Relative difference
- 23.4%
The Digital IXUS has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Digital IXUSMetricPowerShot A50
2.02 MPEffective pixels1.2 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor4.8 × 3.6
3.25 µmPixel pitch3.79 µm
10.55 µm²Pixel area14.4 µm²
9.47 MP/cm²Pixel density6.94 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor7.21
—Maximum video—
250 gWeight290 g
Compact Flash (Type I)StorageCompact Flash
Canon Lithium-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryCanon NiMH
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 has the larger sensor area. The Digital IXUS has the lighter body. The Digital IXUS has the higher effective resolution. The Digital IXUS is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot A50
Released in 1999, PowerShot A50 has about 17 mm² of sensor area, 1.2 MP effective resolution, and a 290 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.