Canon A800 vs Nikon S8100

Here, we will be looking at the Canon A800 and Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A800 was unveiled 4 months after the S8100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A800 grades vs the S8100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A800 and Nikon Coolpix S8100. The full galleries are available at Canon A800 Gallery and Nikon S8100 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A800 enjoys outer measurements 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 S8100 has proportions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A800 and Nikon S8100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the A800 and the S8100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A800 and S8100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A800 and S8100.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S8100 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.