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.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot A60
vs Minox DC 1311
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
PowerShot A6021 mm²
DC 1311- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot A60 and DC 1311 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 A60MetricDC 1311
1.9 MPEffective pixels1.3 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
3.35 µmPixel pitch4.05 µm
11.22 µm²Pixel area16.4 µm²
8.91 MP/cm²Pixel density6.1 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
315 gWeight269 g
CompactFlash type IStorageCompactFlash type I
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)Battery4x AA
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 A60 and DC 1311 have the same sensor area. The DC 1311 has the lighter body. The PowerShot A60 has the higher effective resolution. The PowerShot A60 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DC 1311
Released in 2001, DC 1311 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 1.3 MP effective resolution, and a 269 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.