Reasons to choose PowerShot A580
Released in 2008, PowerShot A580 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 175 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot A580
vs Canon PowerShot A700
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
PowerShot A58025 mm²
PowerShot A700- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot A580 and PowerShot A700 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 A580MetricPowerShot A700
8 MPEffective pixels6 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.76 µmPixel pitch2.03 µm
3.11 µm²Pixel area4.14 µm²
32.21 MP/cm²Pixel density24.15 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
175 gWeight250 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSD/MMC card
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryAA (2) 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 A580 and PowerShot A700 have the same sensor area. The PowerShot A580 has the lighter body. The PowerShot A580 has the higher effective resolution. The PowerShot A580 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot A700
Released in 2006, PowerShot A700 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 6 MP effective resolution, and a 250 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.