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Canon A800 vs Sony WX350

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Canon A800 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Canon A800
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
  • Released January 2011
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony WX300
  • Later Model is Sony WX500
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Canon A800 vs Sony WX350 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon A800 and Sony WX350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A800 was launched 4 years prior to the WX350 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A800 scores versus the WX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Sony WX350

 A800 WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Canon A800

 WX350 A800 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2011Newer by 37 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k115kCrisper screen (+345k dot)

Common features in the Canon A800 and Sony WX350

 A800 WX350 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon A800 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A800 provides exterior 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 WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Canon A800 and Sony WX350 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the A800 versus the WX350.

Canon A800 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A800 and WX350 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon A800 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A800 and WX350.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony WX350 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged A800 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A800 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Canon A800 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A800 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A800 Portrait photography information
Sony WX350 Portrait photography information
26
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A800 Street photography highlights
Sony WX350 Street photography highlights
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (164g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A800
Sports photography with Sony WX350
29
offers tracking focus
good battery life (300 CIPA)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (470 shots)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A800 Travel photography info
Sony WX350 Travel photography info
55
good battery life (300 CIPA)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
72
better than average battery life (470 shots)
lighter than competitors (164g)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A800
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
27
good battery life (300 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
47
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A800
Vlogging with Sony WX350
24
offers face detect focus
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (164 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Canon A800 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Sony WX350
 Canon PowerShot A800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 3 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 186g (0.41 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photographs 470 photographs
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $90 $270