Reasons to choose PowerShot A590 IS
Released in 2008, PowerShot A590 IS 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 A590 IS
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W70
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
PowerShot A590 IS25 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-W70- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot A590 IS and Cyber-shot DSC-W70 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 A590 ISMetricCyber-shot DSC-W70
8 MPEffective pixels7.2 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.76 µmPixel pitch1.86 µm
3.11 µm²Pixel area3.45 µm²
32.21 MP/cm²Pixel density28.99 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
175 gWeight127 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageMemory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryLithium-Ion NP-BG1 rechargeable 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 A590 IS and Cyber-shot DSC-W70 have the same sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-W70 has the lighter body. The PowerShot A590 IS has the higher effective resolution. The PowerShot A590 IS is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-W70
Released in 2006, Cyber-shot DSC-W70 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 7.2 MP effective resolution, and a 127 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.