Canon A800 vs Pentax W80

Here is a thorough review of the Canon A800 vs Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the W80 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A800 was introduced 19 months later than the W80 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A800 grades versus the W80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A800 & Pentax Optio W80. The whole galleries are available at Canon A800 Gallery & Pentax W80 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A800 offers exterior measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Pentax W80 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the A800 vs the W80.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A800 and W80 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A800 and W80.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax W80 to show greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger A800 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.