Canon A800 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR
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Canon A800 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR 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" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
- Launched January 2012

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Canon A800 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the A800 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") offer different sensor sizing.

The A800 was introduced 12 months prior to the Fujifilm Z1000EXR so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the A800 scores against the Fujifilm Z1000EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A800 & Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A800 Gallery & Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR
A800 | Fujifilm Z1000EXR |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Canon A800
Fujifilm Z1000EXR | A800 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 12 months |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+1") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+345k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A800 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR
A800 | Fujifilm Z1000EXR | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Canon A800 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A800 comes with physical 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 Z1000EXR has measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Canon A800 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the A800 and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A800 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A800 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR.
Plainly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A800 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will result in greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged A800 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A800 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Specifications
Canon PowerShot A800 | Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A800 | Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2012-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 3 | - |
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 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.9-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 9cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inches | 3.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 115 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 186g (0.41 pounds) | 157g (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
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 photos | 220 photos |
Battery form | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $90 | $0 |