Reasons to choose PowerShot A5
Released in 1998, PowerShot A5 has about 17 mm² of sensor area, 0.7 MP effective resolution, and a 240 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot A5
vs Canon PowerShot A5 Zoom
VS
Sensor area
17 mm²
PowerShot A517 mm²
PowerShot A5 Zoom- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot A5 and PowerShot A5 Zoom have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot A5MetricPowerShot A5 Zoom
0.7 MPEffective pixels0.7 MP
4.8 × 3.6Sensor4.8 × 3.6
4.97 µmPixel pitch4.97 µm
24.69 µm²Pixel area24.69 µm²
4.05 MP/cm²Pixel density4.05 MP/cm²
7.21Crop factor7.21
—Maximum video—
240 gWeight290 g
Compact FlashStorageCompact Flash
Canon NiMHBatteryCanon 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 PowerShot A5 and PowerShot A5 Zoom have the same sensor area. The PowerShot A5 has the lighter body. The PowerShot A5 and PowerShot A5 Zoom have the same effective resolution. The PowerShot A5 Zoom is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot A5 Zoom
Released in 1999, PowerShot A5 Zoom has about 17 mm² of sensor area, 0.7 MP effective resolution, and a 290 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.