Canon A800 vs Fujifilm X30

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon A800 versus Fujifilm X30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the A800 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The A800 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm X30 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A800 grades vs the Fujifilm X30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A800 and Fujifilm X30. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A800 Gallery and Fujifilm X30 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon A800 enjoys physical 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 X30 has specifications of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the A800 and the Fujifilm X30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A800 and Fujifilm X30 is 93 and 80 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A800 and Fujifilm X30.

All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A800 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm X30 will show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older A800 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.