Canon A800 vs Canon SX200 IS
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Canon A800 vs Canon SX200 IS Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
- 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Introduced May 2009
- Renewed by Canon SX210 IS
Canon A800 vs Canon SX200 IS Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Canon A800 versus Canon SX200 IS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Canon. The resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the SX200 IS (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe A800 was announced 21 months after the SX200 IS which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A800 scores vs the SX200 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon A800 vs Canon SX200 IS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A800 and Canon PowerShot SX200 IS. The whole galleries are available at Canon A800 Gallery and Canon SX200 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Canon SX200 IS
A800 | SX200 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | May 2009 | More modern by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Canon A800
SX200 IS | A800 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A800 and Canon SX200 IS
A800 | SX200 IS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Canon A800 vs Canon SX200 IS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A800 comes with physical dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Canon SX200 IS has dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A800 versus Canon SX200 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the A800 and the SX200 IS.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A800 and SX200 IS is 93 and 90 respectively.
Canon A800 vs Canon SX200 IS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A800 and SX200 IS.
Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX200 IS to provide you with more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern A800 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
Canon A800 vs Canon SX200 IS Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A800 vs Canon SX200 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A800 | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A800 | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 3 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 28-336mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.4-5.3 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 0cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 115 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/3200s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 186 gr (0.41 lb) | 247 gr (0.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | - |
Battery style | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NB-5L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $90 | $329 |