Reasons to choose PowerShot A610
Released in 2005, PowerShot A610 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 235 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot A610
vs Canon PowerShot A650 IS
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
PowerShot A61042 mm²
PowerShot A650 IS- Area ratio
- 1.12:1
- Absolute difference
- 5 mm²
- Relative difference
- 12.1%
The PowerShot A650 IS has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot A610MetricPowerShot A650 IS
5 MPEffective pixels12.1 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.53 × 5.64
2.75 µmPixel pitch1.87 µm
7.58 µm²Pixel area3.51 µm²
13.19 MP/cm²Pixel density28.49 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.6
—Maximum video—
235 gWeight300 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, SDHC, Secure Digital
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryAA (4) 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 A650 IS has the larger sensor area. The PowerShot A610 has the lighter body. The PowerShot A650 IS has the higher effective resolution. The PowerShot A650 IS is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot A650 IS
Released in 2007, PowerShot A650 IS has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 300 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.