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Canon A800 vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
26
Overall
29

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm S8100fd 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon A800 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon A800 and Fujifilm S8100fd, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A800 was unveiled 24 months later than the Fujifilm S8100fd which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A800 grades versus the Fujifilm S8100fd in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 A800 Fujifilm S8100fd 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Canon A800

 Fujifilm S8100fd A800 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A800 and Fujifilm S8100fd

 A800 Fujifilm S8100fd 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A800 has outside dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8100fd has proportions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the A800 vs the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm S8100fd size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A800 and Fujifilm S8100fd is 93 and 75 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm S8100fd top view buttons comparison

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A800 and Fujifilm S8100fd.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you would want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more modern A800 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm S8100fd sensor size comparison

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A800
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
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includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A800 Street photography details
Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography details
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A800 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S8100fd as a Sports photography camera
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includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (300 CIPA)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A800 Travel photography details
Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography details
55
better than average battery life (300 shots)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A800 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography information
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better than average battery life (300 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
35
has manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A800 Vlogging details
Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging details
24
includes face detection focus
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
24
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
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Canon A800 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Fujifilm S8100fd
 Canon PowerShot A800Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A800 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 3 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.5"
Resolution of display 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800))
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 186g (0.41 pounds) 405g (0.89 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1")
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 photographs -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $90 $300