Canon A800 vs Sony H70

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon A800 vs Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and H70 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A800 was unveiled at a similar time to the H70 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A800 grades versus the H70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A800 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The full galleries are provided at Canon A800 Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon A800 has got outer measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the A800 vs the H70.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A800 and H70 is 93 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A800 and H70.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony H70 to render extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.