Canon 1100D vs Canon A800

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon 1100D versus Canon A800, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Canon. The image resolution of the 1100D (12MP) and the A800 (10MP) is pretty close but the 1100D (APS-C) and A800 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The 1100D was unveiled 4 months after the A800 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon A800 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 1100D grades against the A800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 1100D and Canon PowerShot A800. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 1100D Gallery and Canon A800 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 1100D offers outer dimensions of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Canon A800 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the 1100D compared to the A800.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 1100D and A800 is 67 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1100D and A800.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1100D using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 1100D will provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively.