Reasons to choose PowerShot G6
Released in 2004, PowerShot G6 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 7.1 MP effective resolution, and a 467 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot G6
vs Canon PowerShot S45
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
PowerShot G638 mm²
PowerShot S45- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot G6 and PowerShot S45 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 G6MetricPowerShot S45
7.1 MPEffective pixels3.9 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
2.31 µmPixel pitch3.12 µm
5.34 µm²Pixel area9.72 µm²
18.74 MP/cm²Pixel density10.29 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
467 gWeight260 g
Compact Flash (Type I or II)StorageCompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive
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 G6 and PowerShot S45 have the same sensor area. The PowerShot S45 has the lighter body. The PowerShot G6 has the higher effective resolution. The PowerShot G6 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot S45
Released in 2002, PowerShot S45 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.9 MP effective resolution, and a 260 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.