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Canon A800 vs Canon N

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Canon PowerShot N front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon A800 vs Canon N 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 N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon A800 vs Canon N Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon A800 versus Canon N, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both created by Canon. The image resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the N (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A800 was launched 24 months prior to the N which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A800 matches up vs the N in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Canon N

 A800 N 

Reasons to pick Canon N over the Canon A800

 N A800 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size2.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k115kSharper screen (+346k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A800 and Canon N

 A800 N 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus

Canon A800 vs Canon N Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A800 offers external dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Canon N has proportions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Canon A800 versus Canon N in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A800 vs the N.

Canon A800 vs Canon N size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A800 and N is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Canon N top view buttons comparison

Canon A800 vs Canon N Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A800 and N.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon N to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged A800 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A800 vs Canon N sensor size comparison

Canon A800 vs Canon N Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon A800 Portrait photography details
Canon N Portrait photography details
26
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A800 Street photography highlights
Canon N Street photography highlights
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A800 as a Sports photography camera
Canon N as a Sports photography camera
29
provides tracking autofocus
great battery life (300 per charge)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A800 Travel photography advice
Canon N Travel photography advice
55
great battery life (300 per charge)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A800
Landscape photography with Canon N
27
great battery life (300 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
36
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery power (200 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A800 as a Vlogging camera
Canon N as a Vlogging camera
24
provides face detection focus
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
72
really wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
missing microphone socket
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Canon A800 vs Canon N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Canon N
 Canon PowerShot A800Canon PowerShot N
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A800 Canon PowerShot N
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 3 Digic 5
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 2248
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD PureColor II G touch
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 186 gr (0.41 pounds) 195 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 300 pictures 200 pictures
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-9L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $90 $299