Canon A800 vs Samsung SL820

Here is a thorough assessment of the Canon A800 versus Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A800 was launched 23 months later than the SL820 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the A800 grades versus the SL820 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A800 and Samsung SL820. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A800 Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A800 has got outer 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 Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A800 versus the SL820.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A800 and SL820 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A800 and SL820.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung SL820 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent A800 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.