Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot A650 IS and Canon PowerShot SX100 IS

Comparison of Canon PowerShot A650 IS and Canon PowerShot SX100 IS [S]ave

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Canon PowerShot A650 IS ×
Canon PowerShot SX100 IS ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot A650 ISCanon PowerShot SX100 IS
BrandCanonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberA650 ISSX100 IS
Camera formatMid-SizedMid-Sized
Release year (year)20072007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)112109
Width (mm)5646
Height (mm)6971
Weight (g)397323
Waterproof--
Successor-Canon SX110 IS
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)12.18
Sensor format1/1.7 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)43.3224.71
Sensor width (mm)7.65.76
Sensor height (mm)5.74.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.91.76
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 1832(6.0 mp 16:9)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.21.1
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom Lens (9 elements in 7 groups)Canon Zoom Lens, 10 elements in 9 groups (including 1 aspherical element)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 210.0036.00 - 360.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.006.00 - 60.00
Zoom ratio (x)610
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.12 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5049
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect 9-point AiAF with Face Detect, Single AF, FlexizoneContrast Detect; Face Detect AF, Single AF point, Selectable AF frame size: normal, or small
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeReal-image optical zoom-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)173,000172,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High ISO Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600. 3200 requires special scene modeAuto, High ISO Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 151/2500 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (at center or linked to single AF point) and Face Detect AEEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (spot metering at center), Face Detect AE
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Stitch Assist, Indoor, Night Scene, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, AquariumPortrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Stitch Assist, Indoor, Night Scene, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 30
  • 1
  • 30
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow sync (first and second curtain sync available)
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow-sync (first and second-curtain sync available)
Flash range description11 ft (W) / 6.6 ft (T); ISO set to Auto9.8 ft (W) / 6.6 ft (T); ISO set to Auto
Max flash sync (s)1/5001/500
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.291.98
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.21.1
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)4-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.580.53
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.50.48
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.220.23
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.790.82
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.090.09
Startup time (s)1.21.9
Play -> record time (s)2.52.4
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6.812
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)500400
Battery form factor4 x AA2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • alkaline disposable or nimh rechargeable
  • alkaline disposable or nimh rechargeable
Batteries included4 x AA Alkaline disposable2 x AA Alkaline disposables
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)--
Software
Included software
  • canon software suite
  • canon software suite
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Articulating LCD, Face Detection.-



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