Reasons to choose PowerShot G2
Released in 2001, PowerShot G2 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.9 MP effective resolution, and a 510 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot G2
vs Canon PowerShot S20
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
PowerShot G238 mm²
PowerShot S20- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot G2 and PowerShot S20 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot G2MetricPowerShot S20
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—
510 gWeight320 g
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, MicrodriveStorageCompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive
Canon Lithium-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryCanon NiMH
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 G2 and PowerShot S20 have the same sensor area. The PowerShot S20 has the lighter body. The PowerShot G2 has the higher effective resolution. The PowerShot G2 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot S20
Released in 2000, PowerShot S20 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 320 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.