Canon A800 vs Nikon S8000

Here, we are evaluating the Canon A800 and Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and S8000 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A800 was manufactured 7 months after the S8000 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A800 scores against the S8000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A800 & Nikon Coolpix S8000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A800 Gallery & Nikon S8000 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A800 features exterior dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Nikon S8000 has sizing of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the A800 and the S8000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A800 and S8000 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A800 and S8000.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S8000 to deliver more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The newer A800 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.