Canon A800 vs Nikon D800

Here, we will be matching up the Canon A800 and Nikon D800, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and D800 (36MP) and the A800 (1/2.3") and D800 (Full frame) boast different sensor size.

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The A800 was brought out 17 months earlier than the D800 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon A800 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D800 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A800 matches up versus the D800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A800 and Nikon D800. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A800 Gallery and Nikon D800 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A800 comes with physical 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 D800 has proportions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A800 and Nikon D800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the A800 and the D800.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A800 and D800 is 93 and 54 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A800 and D800.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A800 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Nikon D800 will offer you extra detail having its extra 26MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older A800 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.