Canon A800 vs Olympus 9000

Below, we will be comparing the Canon A800 vs Olympus 9000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A800 was introduced 21 months after the 9000 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the A800 matches up against the 9000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A800 & Olympus Stylus 9000. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A800 Gallery & Olympus 9000 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A800 provides physical dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Olympus 9000 has sizing of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the A800 vs the 9000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A800 and 9000 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A800 and 9000.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus 9000 to resolve extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher A800 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.