Canon A800 vs Olympus 8010

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon A800 versus Olympus 8010, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and 8010 (13MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A800 was launched 12 months after the 8010 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A800 matches up against the 8010 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A800 and Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The complete galleries are available at Canon A800 Gallery and Olympus 8010 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A800 features physical measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Olympus 8010 has proportions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Canon A800 versus Olympus 8010 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A800 versus the 8010.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A800 and 8010 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A800 and 8010.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus 8010 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher A800 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.