Canon A800 vs Sony WX350
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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-WX350 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX350/Sony-WX350-front.jpg)
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43 Features
43 Overall
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Canon A800 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(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
(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").
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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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Canon A800 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A800 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Sony WX350
A800 | WX350 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Canon A800
WX350 | A800 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 37 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper screen (+345k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A800 and Sony WX350
A800 | WX350 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon A800 vs Sony WX350 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A800-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX350-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A800-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX350-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A800-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX350-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A800 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A800 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A800 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A800-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX350-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 WX350 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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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 |