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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon A800

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot A800 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon A800 Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
Canon A800
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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 A3500 IS vs Canon A800 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Canon A3500 IS vs Canon A800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both designed by Canon. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and A800 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was revealed 2 years later than the A800 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A3500 IS grades against the A800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Canon A800

 A3500 IS A800 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 25 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Canon A3500 IS

 A800 A3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Canon A800

 A3500 IS A800 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon A800 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A3500 IS has external dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and 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 ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the A3500 IS versus the A800.

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon A800 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and A800 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon A800 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon A800 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A3500 IS and A800.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon A3500 IS to resolve greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern A3500 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon A800 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon A800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon A800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography details
Canon A800 Portrait photography details
35
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
25
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography advice
Canon A800 Street photography advice
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than others (135 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Sports photography highlights
Canon A800 Sports photography highlights
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
29
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (300 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography highlights
Canon A800 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than others (135g)
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery (200 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
55
better than average battery power (300 per charge)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography details
Canon A800 Landscape photography details
42
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
26
better than average battery power (300 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Canon A800 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (28mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than others (135 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
24
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon A800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Canon A800
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISCanon PowerShot A800
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Canon PowerShot A800
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 37-122mm (3.3x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 186g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 200 pictures 300 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-11L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $115 $90