Canon A800 vs Sony WX150

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon A800 vs Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and WX150 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A800 was manufactured 13 months before the WX150 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A800 grades vs the WX150 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A800 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A800 has got physical measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A800 vs Sony WX150 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the A800 versus the WX150.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A800 and WX150 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A800 and WX150.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony WX150 to resolve more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged A800 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.