Canon A800 vs Fujifilm T500
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Canon A800 vs Fujifilm T500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm T500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A800 & Fujifilm FinePix T500. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A800 Gallery & Fujifilm T500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Fujifilm T500
A800 | Fujifilm T500 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Canon A800
Fujifilm T500 | A800 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 24 months |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A800 and Fujifilm T500
A800 | Fujifilm T500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A800 vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A800 | Fujifilm FinePix T500 | |
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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 |