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.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot A410
vs Canon PowerShot TX1
VS
Sensor area
15 mm²
PowerShot A41025 mm²
PowerShot TX1- Area ratio
- 1.64:1
- Absolute difference
- 10 mm²
- Relative difference
- 63.8%
The PowerShot TX1 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 TX1
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 gWeight220 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, SDHC, Secure Digital
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryLithium-Ion NB-4L 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 PowerShot TX1 has the larger sensor area. The PowerShot A410 has the lighter body. The PowerShot TX1 has the higher effective resolution. The PowerShot TX1 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot TX1
Released in 2007, PowerShot TX1 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 7.1 MP effective resolution, and a 220 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.