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Canon A800 vs Sony WX80

Portability
93 Imaging
34 Features
19 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
38 Overall
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Canon A800 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Canon A800
(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
Sony WX80
(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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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Sony WX80

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Canon A800

		

		

			
 WX80 A800 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 24 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon A800 and Sony WX80

		

		

			
 A800 WX80 
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).
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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
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A800 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon A800 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX80 Portrait photography factors
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 supports face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
35
 resolution is good (16MP)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon A800
Street photography with Sony WX80
46
 no articulating screen
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes focus via touch
 lighter than competition (124 grams)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon A800 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX80 Sports photography highlights
29
 supports tracking focus
 great battery pack (300 CIPA)
 slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 low resolution sensor (10MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
45
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A800 Travel photography information
Sony WX80 Travel photography information
55
 great battery pack (300 per charge)
 flash built-in
 missing Time Lapse function
 low resolution sensor (10MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not great (37mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
 lighter than competition (124 grams)
 includes focus via touch
 resolution is good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A800 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX80 Landscape photography factors
27
 great battery pack (300 CIPA)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (37mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 screen is small (2.5")
 lack of manual exposure
 lack of image stabilization
 low resolution sensor (10MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 missing Time Lapse function
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 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7")
 lack of manual exposure
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 no Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon A800 Vlogging advice
Sony WX80 Vlogging advice
24
 supports face detect autofocus
 wide angle not great (37mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
 missing mic port
35
 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (124g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no external microphone socket
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Canon A800 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Sony WX80
 Canon PowerShot A800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
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