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 S50
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
PowerShot A61038 mm²
PowerShot S50- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot A610 and PowerShot S50 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 S50
5 MPEffective pixels5 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
2.75 µmPixel pitch2.75 µm
7.58 µm²Pixel area7.58 µm²
13.19 MP/cm²Pixel density13.19 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
235 gWeight260 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageCompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryCanon Lithium-Ion 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 A610 and PowerShot S50 have the same sensor area. The PowerShot A610 has the lighter body. The PowerShot A610 and PowerShot S50 have the same effective resolution. The PowerShot A610 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot S50
Released in 2003, PowerShot S50 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 260 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.