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Side-by-side comparison

Canon PowerShot A410
vs Canon PowerShot A560

Archive illustration for Canon PowerShot A410

Canon / 2005

PowerShot A410

Full specifications
VS
Archive illustration for Canon PowerShot A560

Canon / 2007

PowerShot A560

Full specifications

Sensor area

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15 mm²
PowerShot A410
25 mm²
PowerShot A560
Area ratio
1.64:1
Absolute difference
10 mm²
Relative difference
63.8%

The PowerShot A560 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

PowerShot A410MetricPowerShot A560
3.2 MPEffective pixels7.1 MP
4.5 × 3.37Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.18 µmPixel pitch1.87 µm
4.74 µm²Pixel area3.5 µm²
21.1 MP/cm²Pixel density28.58 MP/cm²
7.7Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
150 gWeight205 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageSD/SDHC card
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryAA (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 PowerShot A560 has the larger sensor area. The PowerShot A410 has the lighter body. The PowerShot A560 has the higher effective resolution. The PowerShot A560 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.

Reasons to choose PowerShot A410

Released in 2005, PowerShot A410 has about 15 mm² of sensor area, 3.2 MP effective resolution, and a 150 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.

Reasons to choose PowerShot A560

Released in 2007, PowerShot A560 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 7.1 MP effective resolution, and a 205 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.

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