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Canon A800 vs Canon G16

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Canon PowerShot G16 front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Canon A800 vs Canon G16 Key Specs

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
  • Launched January 2011
Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Older Model is Canon G15
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Canon A800 vs Canon G16 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon A800 vs Canon G16, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are built by Canon. The image resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the G16 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the A800 (1/2.3") and G16 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A800 was revealed 3 years prior to the G16 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the A800 grades versus the G16 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Canon G16

 A800 G16 

Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Canon A800

 G16 A800 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2011Fresher by 35 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k115kClearer display (+807k dot)

Common features in the Canon A800 and Canon G16

 A800 G16 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon A800 vs Canon G16 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A800 has external measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Canon G16 has sizing of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the A800 against the G16.

Canon A800 vs Canon G16 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A800 and G16 is 93 and 85 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Canon G16 top view buttons comparison

Canon A800 vs Canon G16 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A800 and G16.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A800 having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Canon G16 will give you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The older A800 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon A800 vs Canon G16 sensor size comparison

Canon A800 vs Canon G16 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A800 vs Canon G16 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A800 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon G16 as a Portrait photography camera
26
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
48
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A800 as a Street photography camera
Canon G16 as a Street photography camera
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
58
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (356g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A800 Sports photography factors
Canon G16 Sports photography factors
29
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (300 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery (360 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A800 as a Travel photography camera
Canon G16 as a Travel photography camera
55
better than average battery pack (300 per charge)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
better than average battery (360 CIPA)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competitors (356 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A800 Landscape photography features
Canon G16 Landscape photography features
27
better than average battery pack (300 shots)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
58
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (360 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A800
Vlogging with Canon G16
24
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
33
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competitors (356 grams)
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Canon A800 vs Canon G16 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Canon G16
 Canon PowerShot A800Canon PowerShot G16
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A800 Canon PowerShot G16
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-11-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 3 Digic 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT PureColor II G LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 80%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 186 gr (0.41 pounds) 356 gr (0.78 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 230
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 360 photographs
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-10L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $90 $499