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Canon A800 vs Fujifilm F800EXR

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Key Specs

Canon A800
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
  • Released January 2011
Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Old Model is Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Later Model is Fujifilm F900EXR
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Canon A800 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon A800 vs Fujifilm F800EXR, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the A800 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") offer different sensor size.

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The A800 was unveiled 18 months prior to the Fujifilm F800EXR which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A800 matches up versus the Fujifilm F800EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 A800 Fujifilm F800EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Canon A800

 Fujifilm F800EXR A800 
AnnouncedJuly 2012January 2011More modern by 18 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k115kSharper screen (+345k dot)

Common features in the Canon A800 and Fujifilm F800EXR

 A800 Fujifilm F800EXR 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A800 has got outside measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Fujifilm F800EXR has dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Canon A800 vs Fujifilm F800EXR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the A800 compared to the Fujifilm F800EXR.

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm F800EXR size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A800 and Fujifilm F800EXR is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm F800EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A800 and Fujifilm F800EXR.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A800 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Fujifilm F800EXR will give extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged A800 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm F800EXR sensor size comparison

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A800 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm F800EXR as a Portrait photography camera
25
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
good MP (16MP)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A800
Street photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A800 Sports photography features
Fujifilm F800EXR Sports photography features
29
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (300 shots)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
52
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A800
Travel photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
55
great battery life (300 shots)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A800
Landscape photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
26
great battery life (300 shots)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
49
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A800 Vlogging features
Fujifilm F800EXR Vlogging features
24
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (232g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
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Canon A800 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Fujifilm F800EXR
 Canon PowerShot A800Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A800 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2012-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 3 EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 115k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 186g (0.41 pounds) 232g (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 41
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 143
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 300 pictures
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-50A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $90 $330