Canon A800 vs Canon G12

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon A800 versus Canon G12, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are sold by Canon. The resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the G12 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the A800 (1/2.3") and G12 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A800 was unveiled at a similar time to the G12 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A800 scores vs the G12 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A800 & Canon PowerShot G12. The full galleries are provided at Canon A800 Gallery & Canon G12 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A800 has got outer 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) and the Canon G12 has measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A800 against the G12.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A800 and G12 is 93 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A800 and G12.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The A800 features the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF harder.