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 A710 IS
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
PowerShot A58025 mm²
PowerShot A710 IS- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot A580 and PowerShot A710 IS 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 A710 IS
8 MPEffective pixels7.1 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.76 µmPixel pitch1.87 µm
3.11 µm²Pixel area3.5 µm²
32.21 MP/cm²Pixel density28.58 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
175 gWeight252 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
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 A710 IS 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 A710 IS
Released in 2006, PowerShot A710 IS has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 7.1 MP effective resolution, and a 252 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.