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Canon A800 vs Fujifilm T500

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm T500 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
  • Launched January 2011
Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon A800 vs Fujifilm T500 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon A800 vs Fujifilm T500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and Fujifilm T500 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A800 was introduced 24 months before the Fujifilm T500 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A800 grades vs the Fujifilm T500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Fujifilm T500

 A800 Fujifilm T500 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Canon A800

 Fujifilm T500 A800 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 24 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A800 and Fujifilm T500

 A800 Fujifilm T500 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm T500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A800 has outside 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) and the Fujifilm T500 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check out the Canon A800 vs Fujifilm T500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the A800 compared to the Fujifilm T500.

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm T500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A800 and Fujifilm T500 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm T500 top view buttons comparison

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm T500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A800 and Fujifilm T500.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm T500 to provide more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged A800 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm T500 sensor size comparison

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A800 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm T500 as a Portrait photography camera
25
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A800 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm T500 as a Street photography camera
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A800 Sports photography information
Fujifilm T500 Sports photography information
29
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (300 per charge)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A800
Travel photography with Fujifilm T500
55
better than average battery pack (300 shots)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
75
lighter than competition (136g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A800 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography features
26
better than average battery pack (300 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A800 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm T500 Vlogging highlights
24
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition (136g)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Canon A800 vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Fujifilm T500
 Canon PowerShot A800Fujifilm FinePix T500
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A800 Fujifilm FinePix T500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 3 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3440
Max native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 186 grams (0.41 pounds) 136 grams (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 shots -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus -
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $90 $0