Canon A800 vs Sony A7 II
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Canon A800 vs Sony A7 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Released November 2014
- Succeeded the Sony A7
- Renewed by Sony A7 III
Canon A800 vs Sony A7 II Overview
Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon A800 versus Sony A7 II, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the A800 (1/2.3") and A7 II (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizing.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe A800 was manufactured 4 years prior to the A7 II and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon A800 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A800 grades vs the A7 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon A800 vs Sony A7 II Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A800 & Sony Alpha A7 II. The entire galleries are available at Canon A800 Gallery & Sony A7 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Sony A7 II
A800 | A7 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Canon A800
A7 II | A800 | |||
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Released | November 2014 | January 2011 | Fresher by 47 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 115k | Sharper screen (+1115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A800 and Sony A7 II
A800 | A7 II | |||
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Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon A800 vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A800 has got exterior dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
Check out the Canon A800 versus Sony A7 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A800 vs the A7 II.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the A800 and A7 II is 93 and 69 respectively.
Canon A800 vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A800 and A7 II.
Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A800 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A7 II will offer extra detail due to its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older A800 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Canon A800 vs Sony A7 II Specifications
Canon PowerShot A800 | Sony Alpha A7 II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A800 | Sony Alpha A7 II |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2014-11-20 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 3 | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 117 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 115k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 186g (0.41 lb) | 599g (1.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 90 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2449 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | 350 pictures |
Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $90 | $1,456 |