Canon A800 vs Canon D10

Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon A800 versus Canon D10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. The resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the D10 (12MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A800 was brought out 19 months later than the D10 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the A800 matches up versus the D10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A800 & Canon PowerShot D10. The entire galleries are available at Canon A800 Gallery & Canon D10 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A800 features external dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Canon D10 has sizing of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the A800 compared to the D10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A800 and D10 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A800 and D10.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon D10 to provide extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher A800 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.