Canon A800 vs Sony W370

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon A800 versus Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and W370 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A800 was manufactured 13 months later than the W370 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A800 scores against the W370 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A800 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A800 has outer dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Canon A800 versus Sony W370 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the A800 versus the W370.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A800 and W370 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A800 and W370.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony W370 to render more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger A800 should have an edge in sensor technology.