Reasons to choose PowerShot A530
Released in 2006, PowerShot A530 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 220 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot A530
vs Canon PowerShot SD200
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
PowerShot A53025 mm²
PowerShot SD200- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot A530 and PowerShot SD200 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot A530MetricPowerShot SD200
5 MPEffective pixels3.2 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.23 µmPixel pitch2.79 µm
4.97 µm²Pixel area7.76 µm²
20.13 MP/cm²Pixel density12.88 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
220 gWeight135 g
SD/MMC cardStorageSD card
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 A530 and PowerShot SD200 have the same sensor area. The PowerShot SD200 has the lighter body. The PowerShot A530 has the higher effective resolution. The PowerShot A530 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot SD200
Released in 2004, PowerShot SD200 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 3.2 MP effective resolution, and a 135 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.