Canon A800 vs Fujifilm XF1

Following is a thorough comparison of the Canon A800 versus Fujifilm XF1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) is relatively close but the A800 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The A800 was launched 20 months before the Fujifilm XF1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A800 grades vs the Fujifilm XF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A800 & Fujifilm XF1. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A800 Gallery & Fujifilm XF1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon A800 has external dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Fujifilm XF1 has specifications of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

See the Canon A800 versus Fujifilm XF1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the A800 and the Fujifilm XF1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A800 and Fujifilm XF1 is 93 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A800 and Fujifilm XF1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A800 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm XF1 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged A800 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.