Canon A800 vs Samsung SL820
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![Canon PowerShot A800 front Canon PowerShot A800 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-A800/Canon-A800-front.jpg)
![Samsung SL820 front Samsung SL820 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-SL820/Samsung-SL820-front.jpg)
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35 Features
21 Overall
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Canon A800 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
- Released February 2009
- Alternative Name is IT100
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Canon A800 vs Samsung SL820 Overview
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.
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Canon A800 vs Samsung SL820 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Samsung SL820
A800 | SL820 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Canon A800
SL820 | A800 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A800 and Samsung SL820
A800 | SL820 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon A800 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison
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).
Analyze the Canon A800 versus Samsung SL820 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Canon A800 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison Canon A800 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A800-vs-Samsung-SL820-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A800 and SL820 is 93 and 94 respectively.
![Canon A800 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison Canon A800 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A800-vs-Samsung-SL820-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon A800 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Canon A800 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison Canon A800 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A800-vs-Samsung-SL820-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A800 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A800 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A800 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A800-vs-Samsung-SL820-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon A800 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A800 | Samsung SL820 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot A800 | Samsung SL820 |
Otherwise known as | - | IT100 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 3 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.4-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 115k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 186 gr (0.41 lb) | 168 gr (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | - |
Battery format | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $90 | $280 |