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Canon A800 vs Canon SX30 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Canon A800 vs Canon SX30 IS 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
  • Announced January 2011
Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Released September 2010
  • Superseded the Canon SX20 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX40 HS
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Canon A800 vs Canon SX30 IS Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Canon A800 versus Canon SX30 IS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Canon. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and SX30 IS (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A800 was revealed 4 months after the SX30 IS and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon A800 being a Compact camera and the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A800 grades against the SX30 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Canon SX30 IS

 A800 SX30 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Canon A800

 SX30 IS A800 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon A800 and Canon SX30 IS

 A800 SX30 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2011September 2010Same age
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon A800 vs Canon SX30 IS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon A800 has physical 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 SX30 IS has specifications of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the A800 versus the SX30 IS.

Canon A800 vs Canon SX30 IS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A800 and SX30 IS is 93 and 64 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Canon SX30 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A800 vs Canon SX30 IS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A800 and SX30 IS.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX30 IS to result in extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively.

Canon A800 vs Canon SX30 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A800 vs Canon SX30 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A800 vs Canon SX30 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A800
Portrait photography with Canon SX30 IS
26
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
42
focusing manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A800 as a Street photography camera
Canon SX30 IS as a Street photography camera
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (601 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A800
Sports photography with Canon SX30 IS
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comes with tracking focus
great battery life (300 shots)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A800 Travel photography details
Canon SX30 IS Travel photography details
55
great battery life (300 shots)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (601g)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A800 Landscape photography info
Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography info
27
great battery life (300 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
41
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A800 Vlogging features
Canon SX30 IS Vlogging features
24
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
50
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (601 grams)
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Canon A800 vs Canon SX30 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Canon SX30 IS
 Canon PowerShot A800Canon PowerShot SX30 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A800 Canon PowerShot SX30 IS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-09-14
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 3 Digic 4
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 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 186 gr (0.41 pounds) 601 gr (1.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3")
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 images -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-7L
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/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $90 $400