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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A800

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot A800 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A800 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Released February 2009
Canon A800
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A800 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon A1100 IS and Canon A800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the A800 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was revealed 22 months before the A800 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the A1100 IS matches up vs the A800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Canon A800

 A1100 IS A800 

Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Canon A1100 IS

 A800 A1100 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 22 months

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Canon A800

 A1100 IS A800 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution115k115kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A800 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon A1100 IS comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Canon A800 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the A1100 IS versus the A800.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A800 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and A800 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A800 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A800 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1100 IS and A800.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon A1100 IS to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older A1100 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A800 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon A800 as a Portrait photography camera
26
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography factors
Canon A800 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography highlights
Canon A800 Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
29
comes with tracking focus
good battery life (300 shots)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon A800 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
55
good battery life (300 per charge)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1100 IS
Landscape photography with Canon A800
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
27
good battery life (300 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1100 IS
Vlogging with Canon A800
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
24
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Canon A800
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISCanon PowerShot A800
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Canon PowerShot A800
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 DIGIC 3
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 37-122mm (3.3x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 lb) 186g (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 pictures
Battery type - AA
Battery model 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus
Card slots One One
Cost at release $160 $90