Canon A800 vs Sony WX80
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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-WX80 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX80/Sony-WX80-front.jpg)
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Canon A800 vs Sony WX80 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
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
- 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013
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Canon A800 vs Sony WX80 Overview
In this article, we will be comparing the Canon A800 and Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and WX80 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The A800 was released 24 months prior to the WX80 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A800 matches up vs the WX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon A800 vs Sony WX80 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A800 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The complete galleries are available at Canon A800 Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Sony WX80
A800 | WX80 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Canon A800
WX80 | A800 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 24 months |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A800 and Sony WX80
A800 | WX80 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Canon A800 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A800 has got external dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Canon A800 and Sony WX80 in our newest 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)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A800 and the WX80.
![Canon A800 vs Sony WX80 size comparison Canon A800 vs Sony WX80 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A800-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX80-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A800 and WX80 is 93 and 96 respectively.
![Canon A800 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison Canon A800 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A800-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX80-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon A800 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A800 and WX80.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX80 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged A800 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
![Canon A800 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison Canon A800 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A800-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX80-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A800 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A800 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A800 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A800-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX80-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 WX80 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot A800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 3 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.3-8.0 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 115k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 186 grams (0.41 lbs) | 124 grams (0.27 lbs) |
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 All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | 240 shots |
Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $90 | $276 |