Reasons to choose PowerShot A70
Released in 2003, PowerShot A70 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 215 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot A70
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S60
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
PowerShot A7021 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-S60- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot A70 and Cyber-shot DSC-S60 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 A70MetricCyber-shot DSC-S60
3.1 MPEffective pixels4.23 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
2.62 µmPixel pitch2.25 µm
6.88 µm²Pixel area5.04 µm²
14.54 MP/cm²Pixel density19.84 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
215 gWeight198 g
CompactFlash type IStorageMemory Stick, Memory Stick Pro
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 A70 and Cyber-shot DSC-S60 have the same sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-S60 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-S60 has the higher effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-S60 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-S60
Released in 2005, Cyber-shot DSC-S60 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 4.23 MP effective resolution, and a 198 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.