Reasons to choose PowerShot G5
Released in 2003, PowerShot G5 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 410 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot G5
vs Canon PowerShot Pro90 IS
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
PowerShot G538 mm²
PowerShot Pro90 IS- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot G5 and PowerShot Pro90 IS 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 G5MetricPowerShot Pro90 IS
5 MPEffective pixels2.58 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
2.75 µmPixel pitch3.83 µm
7.58 µm²Pixel area14.69 µm²
13.19 MP/cm²Pixel density6.81 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
410 gWeight680 g
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, MicrodriveStorageCompact Flash (Type I or II)
Canon Lithium-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryCanon 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 G5 and PowerShot Pro90 IS have the same sensor area. The PowerShot G5 has the lighter body. The PowerShot G5 has the higher effective resolution. The PowerShot G5 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot Pro90 IS
Released in 2001, PowerShot Pro90 IS has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 2.58 MP effective resolution, and a 680 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.