Canon A800 vs Olympus SH-50

Here, we will be matching up the Canon A800 and Olympus SH-50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and SH-50 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A800 was announced 24 months before the SH-50 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A800 grades vs the SH-50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A800 & Olympus SH-50. The whole galleries are available at Canon A800 Gallery & Olympus SH-50 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A800 enjoys external 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 Olympus SH-50 has sizing of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A800 and Olympus SH-50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the A800 and the SH-50.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A800 and SH-50 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A800 and SH-50.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SH-50 to offer you greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged A800 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.