Canon A800 vs Nikon S30

Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon A800 and Nikon S30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the S30 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the A800 (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") use different sensor sizing.

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The A800 was introduced 13 months prior to the S30 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the A800 grades versus the S30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A800 and Nikon Coolpix S30. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A800 Gallery and Nikon S30 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A800 provides exterior 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 Nikon S30 has sizing of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A800 and Nikon S30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the A800 compared to the S30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A800 and S30 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A800 and S30.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The A800 contains the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The older A800 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.