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Side-by-side comparison

Canon PowerShot A610
vs Samsung Digimax V4

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Canon / 2005

PowerShot A610

Full specifications
VS
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Samsung / 2003

Digimax V4

Full specifications

Sensor area

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38 mm²
PowerShot A610
38 mm²
Digimax V4
Area ratio
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The PowerShot A610 and Digimax V4 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 A610MetricDigimax V4
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 gWeight165 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryAA (2) 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 Digimax V4 have the same sensor area. The Digimax V4 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 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.

Reasons to choose Digimax V4

Released in 2003, Digimax V4 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.9 MP effective resolution, and a 165 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.

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