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Canon A800 vs Nikon S1000pj

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon A800 vs Nikon S1000pj Key Specs

Canon A800
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Canon A800 vs Nikon S1000pj Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon A800 vs Nikon S1000pj, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the S1000pj (12MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A800 was launched 18 months later than the S1000pj making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A800 scores against the S1000pj in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Nikon S1000pj

 A800 S1000pj 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2009More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Canon A800

 S1000pj A800 
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A800 and Nikon S1000pj

 A800 S1000pj 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon A800 vs Nikon S1000pj Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A800 offers physical measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Nikon S1000pj has measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the A800 versus the S1000pj.

Canon A800 vs Nikon S1000pj size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A800 and S1000pj is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Nikon S1000pj top view buttons comparison

Canon A800 vs Nikon S1000pj Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A800 and S1000pj.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S1000pj to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher A800 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon A800 vs Nikon S1000pj sensor size comparison

Canon A800 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A800 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A800 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Portrait photography camera
25
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A800 Street photography info
Nikon S1000pj Street photography info
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A800 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Sports photography camera
29
supports tracking focus
good battery life (300 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
33
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A800 Travel photography info
Nikon S1000pj Travel photography info
55
good battery life (300 per charge)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A800 Landscape photography information
Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography information
26
good battery life (300 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A800 Vlogging details
Nikon S1000pj Vlogging details
24
supports face detect focus
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Canon A800 vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Nikon S1000pj
 Canon PowerShot A800Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A800 Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 3 Expeed
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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG 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) 175 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $90 $289