Canon A800 vs FujiFilm F70EXR

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon A800 and FujiFilm F70EXR, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the F70EXR (10MP) is very well matched but the A800 (1/2.3") and F70EXR (1/2") posses different sensor sizing.

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The A800 was brought out 18 months after the F70EXR making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A800 grades against the F70EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A800 and FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A800 Gallery and FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon A800 features outside measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) and the FujiFilm F70EXR has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A800 and FujiFilm F70EXR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A800 compared to the F70EXR.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A800 and F70EXR is 93 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A800 and F70EXR.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same MP but different sensor dimensions. The A800 uses the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF more challenging. The newer A800 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.