Canon 60Da vs Sony W800

Lets look closer at the Canon 60Da versus Sony W800, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 60Da (18MP) and the W800 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the 60Da (APS-C) and W800 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The 60Da was unveiled 22 months before the W800 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 60Da being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 60Da scores vs the W800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 60Da and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The full galleries are available at Canon 60Da Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 60Da has outer dimensions of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) while the Sony W800 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 60Da versus Sony W800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the 60Da compared to the W800.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 60Da and W800 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 60Da and W800.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 60Da with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony W800 will give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged 60Da is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.