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 Nikon Coolpix 300
VS
Sensor area
17 mm²
PowerShot A517 mm²
Coolpix 300- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot A5 and Coolpix 300 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 A5MetricCoolpix 300
0.7 MPEffective pixels0.3 MP
4.8 × 3.6Sensor4.8 × 3.6
4.97 µmPixel pitch7.59 µm
24.69 µm²Pixel area57.6 µm²
4.05 MP/cm²Pixel density1.74 MP/cm²
7.21Crop factor7.21
—Maximum video—
240 gWeight250 g
Compact FlashStorageInternal storage
Canon NiMHBatteryAA (4) 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 A5 and Coolpix 300 have the same sensor area. The PowerShot A5 has the lighter body. The PowerShot A5 has the higher effective resolution. The PowerShot A5 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix 300
Released in 1997, Coolpix 300 has about 17 mm² of sensor area, 0.3 MP effective resolution, and a 250 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.