IXUS recommendation? (wide angle or bigger sensor size btr?)

[bruno84sg]

I've had finally come to a decision to IXUS 860 IS or 960 IS.
But both have given me a real headache cuz 860 has wide angle, 960 don't. 960 has a sensor size of 1/1.7" while 860 has 1/2.5".

I jus can't make decision between the 2 main differences. Which is more impt if i prefer btr image quality?

[calebk]

What do you shoot?

A larger sensor size generally gives you lower digital noise, while the wide angle is also something good.

[coolsigg]

Just curious: a large sensor with higher megapix and a smaller sensor with lower megapix, does it end up the same in terms of # of light sensor (dunno the actual term) per unit area?

[bruno84sg]

Originally Posted by calebk What do you shoot? A larger sensor size generally gives you lower digital noise, while the wide angle is also something good.

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