Canon A800 vs Canon S95

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon A800 and Canon S95, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Canon. The resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the S95 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the A800 (1/2.3") and S95 (1/1.7") feature different sensor measurements.

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The A800 was launched 2 months after the S95 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A800 grades vs the S95 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A800 & Canon PowerShot S95. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A800 Gallery & Canon S95 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A800 has 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) whilst the Canon S95 has dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the A800 vs the S95.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A800 and S95 is 93 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A800 and S95.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The A800 contains the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field trickier.