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Canon A800 vs Canon SX220 HS

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Canon SX220 HS front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38

Canon A800 vs Canon SX220 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
  • Announced January 2011
Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released February 2011
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Canon A800 vs Canon SX220 HS Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Canon A800 versus Canon SX220 HS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Canon. The image resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the SX220 HS (12MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A800 was revealed at a similar time to the SX220 HS which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A800 grades vs the SX220 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Canon SX220 HS

 A800 SX220 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Canon A800

 SX220 HS A800 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k115kSharper display (+346k dot)

Common features in the Canon A800 and Canon SX220 HS

 A800 SX220 HS 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon A800 vs Canon SX220 HS Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A800 provides outside 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 SX220 HS has proportions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the A800 compared to the SX220 HS.

Canon A800 vs Canon SX220 HS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A800 and SX220 HS is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Canon SX220 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon A800 vs Canon SX220 HS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A800 and SX220 HS.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX220 HS to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively.

Canon A800 vs Canon SX220 HS sensor size comparison

Canon A800 vs Canon SX220 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A800 vs Canon SX220 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A800 Portrait photography details
Canon SX220 HS Portrait photography details
26
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
38
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A800
Street photography with Canon SX220 HS
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A800 as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX220 HS as a Sports photography camera
29
includes tracking focus
great battery life (300 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
36
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A800 as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX220 HS as a Travel photography camera
55
great battery life (300 CIPA)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery (210 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A800 Landscape photography information
Canon SX220 HS Landscape photography information
27
great battery life (300 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
42
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery (210 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A800 as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX220 HS as a Vlogging camera
24
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
34
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Canon A800 vs Canon SX220 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Canon SX220 HS
 Canon PowerShot A800Canon SX220 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A800 Canon SX220 HS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 3 DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 28-392mm (14.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
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 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD PureColor II TG TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3200s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 186g (0.41 lb) -
Dimensions 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" 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 images 210 images
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Card slots One One
Launch cost $90 $399