Canon A810 vs Sony WX300
Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
26 Overall
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93 Imaging
39 Features
26 Overall
33
Portability
94 Imaging
42 Features
38 Overall
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94 Imaging
42 Features
38 Overall
40
Canon A810 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
Canon A810
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Released February 2012
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Revealed February 2013
- Successor is Sony WX350
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On this page, we are reviewing the Canon A810 versus Sony WX300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A810 grades versus the WX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Sony WX300
| A810 | WX300 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Canon A810
| WX300 | A810 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2013 |  | February 2012 | More modern by 12 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A810 and Sony WX300
| A810 | WX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Canon A810 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A810 features physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the A810 versus the WX300.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A810 and WX300 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Canon A810 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A810 and WX300.
As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX300 to provide more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged A810 will be behind in sensor technology.
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decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
megapixel count good (18MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (166 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lighter than average in class (166g)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (166g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Canon A810 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2012-02-07 | 2013-02-20 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-6.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | AVCHD |
| Mic 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 171 gr (0.38 lb) | 166 gr (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (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 | 220 photographs | - |
| Style of battery | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $99 | $330 |