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Canon A1300 vs Canon A800

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Canon PowerShot A800 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28

Canon A1300 vs Canon A800 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon A1300 vs Canon A800 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Canon A1300 versus Canon A800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and A800 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was announced 14 months after the A800 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A1300 matches up against the A800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Canon A800

 A1300 A800 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2011More modern by 14 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Canon A1300

 A800 A1300 

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Canon A800

 A1300 A800 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon A1300 vs Canon A800 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A1300 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Canon A800 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Canon A1300 versus Canon A800 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the A1300 versus the A800.

Canon A1300 vs Canon A800 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and A800 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Canon A800 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Canon A800 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A1300 and A800.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon A1300 to resolve extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent A1300 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A1300 vs Canon A800 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Canon A800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Canon A800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1300
Portrait photography with Canon A800
34
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
features face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Street photography camera
Canon A800 as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography advice
Canon A800 Sports photography advice
33
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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features tracking focus
good battery (300 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography factors
Canon A800 Travel photography factors
65
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
55
good battery (300 per charge)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography information
Canon A800 Landscape photography information
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rather wide (28mm)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
27
good battery (300 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1300
Vlogging with Canon A800
28
rather wide (28mm)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
24
features face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Canon A1300 vs Canon A800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Canon A800
 Canon PowerShot A1300Canon PowerShot A800
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1300 Canon PowerShot A800
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - DIGIC 3
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 37-122mm (3.3x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 gr (0.38 pounds) 186 gr (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 300 pictures
Battery format AA AA
Battery ID 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $119 $90