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.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot A80
vs Canon PowerShot S30
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
PowerShot A8038 mm²
PowerShot S30- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot A80 and PowerShot S30 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 A80MetricPowerShot S30
3.9 MPEffective pixels3.1 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.12 µmPixel pitch3.5 µm
9.72 µm²Pixel area12.22 µm²
10.29 MP/cm²Pixel density8.18 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
250 gWeight260 g
CompactFlash type IStorageCompactFlash 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 A80 and PowerShot S30 have the same sensor area. The PowerShot A80 has the lighter body. The PowerShot A80 has the higher effective resolution. The PowerShot A80 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot S30
Released in 2001, PowerShot S30 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 260 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.