Reasons to choose PowerShot A520
Released in 2005, PowerShot A520 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 3.9 MP effective resolution, and a 180 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot A520
vs Canon PowerShot A60
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
PowerShot A52021 mm²
PowerShot A60- Area ratio
- 1.17:1
- Absolute difference
- 4 mm²
- Relative difference
- 16.5%
The PowerShot A520 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 A520MetricPowerShot A60
3.9 MPEffective pixels1.9 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.33 × 4
2.52 µmPixel pitch3.35 µm
6.37 µm²Pixel area11.22 µm²
15.7 MP/cm²Pixel density8.91 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
180 gWeight315 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageCompactFlash type I
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryAA (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 A520 has the larger sensor area. The PowerShot A520 has the lighter body. The PowerShot A520 has the higher effective resolution. The PowerShot A520 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot A60
Released in 2003, PowerShot A60 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 1.9 MP effective resolution, and a 315 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.