Canon A800 vs Canon SX130 IS

Here, we are matching up the Canon A800 versus Canon SX130 IS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the SX130 IS (12MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A800 was launched 5 months after the SX130 IS so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the A800 scores against the SX130 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A800 & Canon PowerShot SX130 IS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A800 Gallery & Canon SX130 IS Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A800 comes with exterior measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Canon SX130 IS has sizing of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the A800 vs the SX130 IS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A800 and SX130 IS is 93 and 85 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A800 and SX130 IS.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX130 IS to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.