Canon A800 vs Sony WX5
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Canon A800 vs Sony WX5 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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Released July 2010
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In this article, we are comparing the Canon A800 and Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe A800 was unveiled 7 months after the WX5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A800 scores versus the WX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Sony WX5
| A800 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | July 2010 | More modern by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Canon A800
| WX5 | A800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 2.8" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 115k | Sharper display (+346k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A800 and Sony WX5
| A800 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Canon A800 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A800 comes with external measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the A800 and the WX5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A800 and WX5 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Canon A800 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A800 and WX5.
As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX5 to result in extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer A800 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon A800 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2010-07-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DIGIC 3 | Bionz |
| 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 | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5" | 2.8" |
| Resolution of screen | 115 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 grams (0.41 lb) | 146 grams (0.32 lb) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| 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 images | - |
| Form of battery | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $90 | $250 |
