Reasons to choose PowerShot S40
Released in 2001, PowerShot S40 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.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot S40
vs Canon PowerShot S50
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
PowerShot S4038 mm²
PowerShot S50- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot S40 and PowerShot S50 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 S40MetricPowerShot S50
3.9 MPEffective pixels5 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.12 µmPixel pitch2.75 µm
9.72 µm²Pixel area7.58 µm²
10.29 MP/cm²Pixel density13.19 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
260 gWeight260 g
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, MicrodriveStorageCompactFlash 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 S40 and PowerShot S50 have the same sensor area. The PowerShot S40 and PowerShot S50 have the same body weight. The PowerShot S50 has the higher effective resolution. The PowerShot S50 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot S50
Released in 2003, PowerShot S50 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 260 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.