Canon A800 vs Sony W230

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon A800 vs Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the W230 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A800 was announced 23 months after the W230 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A800 scores vs the W230 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The whole galleries are available at Canon A800 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A800 features external 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) while the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the A800 versus the W230.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A800 and W230 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A800 and W230.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony W230 to produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent A800 provides an edge in sensor innovation.