Reasons to choose IXUS 105
Released in 2010, IXUS 105 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 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 IXUS 105
vs Canon PowerShot A470
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
IXUS 10525 mm²
PowerShot A470- Area ratio
- 1.15:1
- Absolute difference
- 4 mm²
- Relative difference
- 14.6%
The IXUS 105 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 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
IXUS 105MetricPowerShot A470
12.1 MPEffective pixels7.1 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.53 µmPixel pitch1.87 µm
2.35 µm²Pixel area3.5 µm²
42.52 MP/cm²Pixel density28.58 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
140 gWeight165 g
SDHC, SDXC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion NB-6L 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 IXUS 105 has the larger sensor area. The IXUS 105 has the lighter body. The IXUS 105 has the higher effective resolution. The IXUS 105 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot A470
Released in 2008, PowerShot A470 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 7.1 MP effective resolution, and a 165 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.