Canon A800 vs Sony W650
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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)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W650/Sony-W650-front.jpg)
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Canon A800 vs Sony W650 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
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
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Canon A800 vs Sony W650 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Canon A800 versus Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and W650 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The A800 was released 12 months before the W650 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A800 matches up against the W650 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon A800 vs Sony W650 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A800 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A800 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Sony W650
A800 | W650 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Canon A800
W650 | A800 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 12 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A800 and Sony W650
A800 | W650 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Canon A800 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A800 enjoys external measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A800 versus Sony W650 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the A800 against the W650.
![Canon A800 vs Sony W650 size comparison Canon A800 vs Sony W650 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A800-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W650-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A800 and W650 is 93 and 96 respectively.
![Canon A800 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison Canon A800 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A800-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W650-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon A800 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A800 and W650.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony W650 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older A800 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
![Canon A800 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison Canon A800 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A800-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W650-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A800 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A800 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A800 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A800-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W650-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 Sony W650 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 3 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 115k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 186 gr (0.41 lbs) | 124 gr (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | 220 pictures |
Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $90 | $140 |