Canon A800 vs Canon G9 X

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon A800 and Canon G9 X, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both built by Canon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and G9 X (20MP) and the A800 (1/2.3") and G9 X (1") use different sensor dimensions.

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The A800 was manufactured 5 years before the G9 X and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A800 scores versus the G9 X when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A800 and Canon PowerShot G9 X. The entire galleries are available at Canon A800 Gallery and Canon G9 X Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A800 has got physical dimensions 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 G9 X has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A800 compared to the G9 X.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A800 and G9 X is 93 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A800 and G9 X.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A800 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Canon G9 X will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older A800 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.