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Canon A800 vs Canon SX240 HS

Portability
93 Imaging
33 Features
19 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
44 Overall
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Canon A800 vs Canon SX240 HS 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon SX230 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX260 HS
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Canon A800 vs Canon SX240 HS Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon A800 and Canon SX240 HS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Canon. The resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the SX240 HS (12MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A800 was announced 13 months earlier than the SX240 HS which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A800 matches up against the SX240 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Canon SX240 HS

          

          

            
 A800 SX240 HS 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Canon A800

          

          

            
 SX240 HS A800 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months
Focus manually  Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k115kClearer screen (+346k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon A800 and Canon SX240 HS

          

          

            
 A800 SX240 HS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch screen  Absent Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon A800 vs Canon SX240 HS Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A800 offers external dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Canon SX240 HS has proportions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the A800 compared to the SX240 HS.
Canon A800 vs Canon SX240 HS size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A800 and SX240 HS is 93 and 91 respectively.
Canon A800 vs Canon SX240 HS top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon A800 vs Canon SX240 HS Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A800 and SX240 HS.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX240 HS to give more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged A800 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

            Canon A800 vs Canon SX240 HS sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon A800 vs Canon SX240 HS Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon A800 vs Canon SX240 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon A800 Portrait photography features
Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography features
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 offers face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution not great (10MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
37
 you can focus manually
 features face detect focusing
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon A800 Street photography highlights
Canon SX240 HS Street photography highlights
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 no moving screen
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
60
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (224g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon A800 Sports photography details
Canon SX240 HS Sports photography details
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 offers tracking autofocus
 better than average battery power (300 CIPA)
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor resolution not great (10MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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 long zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking focus
 max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Canon A800 as a Travel photography camera
 Canon SX240 HS as a Travel photography camera
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 better than average battery power (300 CIPA)
 flash built-in
 no Time Lapse recording
 sensor resolution not great (10MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not the best (37mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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 lighter than average in class (224 grams)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (25mm)
 very long reach (500mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A800 Landscape photography highlights
Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography highlights
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 better than average battery power (300 per charge)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (37mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 small screen (2.5 inches)
 manual mode not possible
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor resolution not great (10MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 no Time Lapse recording
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 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 terrible battery power (230 per charge)
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A800 Vlogging info
Canon SX240 HS Vlogging info
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 offers face detection focusing
 wide angle not the best (37mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
 no external mic support
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 pretty wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average in class (224g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of microphone socket
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Canon A800 vs Canon SX240 HS Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Canon SX240 HS
 Canon PowerShot A800Canon PowerShot SX240 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A800 Canon PowerShot SX240 HS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 3 Digic 5
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 10MP 12MP
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 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.5-6.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech TFT LCD PureColor II TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE 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 None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 186 gr (0.41 pounds) 224 gr (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 photos 230 photos
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $90 $0