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 A80
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
PowerShot A61038 mm²
PowerShot A80- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot A610 and PowerShot A80 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 A610MetricPowerShot A80
5 MPEffective pixels3.9 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
2.75 µmPixel pitch3.12 µm
7.58 µm²Pixel area9.72 µm²
13.19 MP/cm²Pixel density10.29 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
235 gWeight250 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageCompactFlash type I
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 A610 and PowerShot A80 have the same sensor area. The PowerShot A610 has the lighter body. The PowerShot A610 has the higher effective resolution. The PowerShot A610 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot A80
Released in 2003, PowerShot A80 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.9 MP effective resolution, and a 250 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.