Reasons to choose PowerShot A630
Released in 2006, PowerShot A630 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 327 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot A630
vs Canon PowerShot SX110 IS
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
PowerShot A63028 mm²
PowerShot SX110 IS- Area ratio
- 1.33:1
- Absolute difference
- 9 mm²
- Relative difference
- 33.2%
The PowerShot A630 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 A630MetricPowerShot SX110 IS
8 MPEffective pixels9 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor6.16 × 4.62
2.18 µmPixel pitch1.78 µm
4.74 µm²Pixel area3.16 µm²
21.11 MP/cm²Pixel density31.62 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
327 gWeight285 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageSD/SDHC/MMC card
AA NiMH (4) batteries includedBatteryAA (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 A630 has the larger sensor area. The PowerShot SX110 IS has the lighter body. The PowerShot SX110 IS has the higher effective resolution. The PowerShot SX110 IS is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot SX110 IS
Released in 2008, PowerShot SX110 IS has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 9 MP effective resolution, and a 285 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.