Canon A800 vs Pentax VS20

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon A800 vs Pentax VS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and VS20 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A800 was manufactured 12 months before the VS20 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A800 grades vs the VS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A800 & Pentax Optio VS20. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A800 Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A800 enjoys outside dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has specifications of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the A800 and the VS20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A800 and VS20 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A800 and VS20.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Pentax VS20 to resolve more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged A800 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.