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Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W800

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W800 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W800 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was launched 5 years before the W800 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A3000 IS scores against the W800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Sony W800

 A3000 IS W800 

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Canon A3000 IS

 W800 A3000 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2010Newer by 50 months

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Sony W800

 A3000 IS W800 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A3000 IS provides external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the A3000 IS compared to the W800.

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W800 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and W800 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and W800.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony W800 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W800 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
38
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography factors
Sony W800 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography factors
Sony W800 Sports photography factors
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography factors
Sony W800 Travel photography factors
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
70
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography information
Sony W800 Landscape photography information
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
41
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging advice
Sony W800 Vlogging advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
33
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Sony W800
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 165g (0.36 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NB-8L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $240 $90