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 D20
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
IXUS 10528 mm²
PowerShot D20- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The IXUS 105 and PowerShot D20 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
IXUS 105MetricPowerShot D20
12.1 MPEffective pixels12.1 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.53 µmPixel pitch1.53 µm
2.35 µm²Pixel area2.35 µm²
42.52 MP/cm²Pixel density42.52 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
140 gWeight228 g
SDHC, SDXC, Secure DigitalStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
Lithium-Ion NB-6L battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion NB-6L battery 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 IXUS 105 and PowerShot D20 have the same sensor area. The IXUS 105 has the lighter body. The IXUS 105 and PowerShot D20 have the same effective resolution. The PowerShot D20 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot D20
Released in 2012, PowerShot D20 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 228 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.