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Canon PowerShot A800

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Cons

  • no true optical viewfinder on this camera
  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
  • compact flash card)

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 10 Mpx
  • 3648, 2736 px
  • 3
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus, Continuous Auto Focus, Face tracking, Single Auto Focus
  • 2.5 in
  • no

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Canon PowerShot A800 - Pros & Cons

Canon PowerShot A800

Cons

  • no true optical viewfinder on this camera
  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
  • compact flash card)
  • images are a little soft at the default setting
  • this 17 second movie is 30Mb in size
  • The camera takes the same amount of time again to apply noise reduction
  • images taken at maximum zoom are sometimes a little soft
  • Canon A800 have Image Stabilization
  • Canon A800 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera
  • doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder
  • Does the Canon A800 have Weather Sealing

Canon PowerShot A800 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.5 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
3200
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
10 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
3648 x 2736 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Canon PowerShot A800 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors11.0 Mpx
Effective pixels10.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Max resolution3648 x 2736 px
Other resolutions
  • 3648x2048
  • 2816x2112
  • 1600x1200
  • 640x480
ProcessorDIGIC III iSAPS
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom3.3 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture3
Maximum aperture3
Focal length equiv37 - 122
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Face tracking
  • Single Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusNo
Normal focus range9.84 in
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range0.39 in
Number of focus points9
Image stabiliserElectronic
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Camera shutter type
  • Electronic
  • Mechanical
Minimum shutter speed15.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Auto exposure lockyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Histogramyes
WB BracketingNo
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range3.0
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Manual
External flashno
Continuous drive0.8 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Candlelight
  • Children
  • Cuisine
  • Portrait
  • Self-portrait
  • Snow
  • Sunset
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Average
3D supportno
Manual settingsno
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
  • custom
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
Voice recordingyes
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Dimensions
Weight6.56 oz
Width3.71 in
Height2.43 in
Depth1.23 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)500
Battery life (max)11.0 h
Battery technologyAlkaline
Rechargeable batteryno
Number of batteries supported2
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Energy Star certifiedno
Image editing modesResizing
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum3200
Boosted ISO minimum3200
Boosted ISO maximum3200
Maximum image resolution3648 x 2736 px
White balance presets5
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Manual
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPG
Photo effectsVivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeNo
Supported aspect ratios16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.5 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD TFT
Screen dots115000
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution640 x 480 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 320 x 240
  • 640 x 480
HD typeNot supported
Supported video file formatsAVI
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Red
  • Silver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • MMC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • MMC
  • MMC Plus
  • HC MMC Plus
Camera file systemExif 2.3
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Connectivity
HDMIno
HDMI ports quantity1
USB version2.0
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
AV outputyes

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Canon PowerShot A800 Canon - Editorial Reviews (12)

3.7
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Canon PowerShot A800 Canon A800 Review
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Published: 05.01.2011
Canon A800 Review

Canon A800 review, find out how the A800 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

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Published: 09.01.2012
Canon PowerShot A800 Review
4.3

With an ultra-low price tag the Canon PowerShot A800 is sure to be popular amongst those looking for their first compact. But what exactly does £80 buy you these days? WDC finds out...

Canon PowerShot A800 Canon PowerShot A800 | Cameralabs
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Published: 13.06.2011
Canon PowerShot A800 | Cameralabs

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Published: 26.10.2011
Canon PowerShot A800

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Canon PowerShot A800 Canon PowerShot A800 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 29.04.2011
Canon PowerShot A800 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Canon PowerShot A800 is the cheapest model in Canon's extensive range of compacts, with a street price of just £70 / $80. This doesn't mean that the A800 is not worth a look, though, with a sensible spec of a 10 megapixel sensor, 3.3x zoom and 2.5 inch LCD screen making it well-suited to family life. Read our in-depth 10-page Canon PowerShot A800 review to find out if this budget shooter hits the mark.

Canon PowerShot A800 Canon PowerShot A800 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 29.04.2011
Canon PowerShot A800 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

Expert review of the Canon PowerShot A800 camera with sample photos, test shots, videos and more...

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Published: 16.04.2013
Canon PowerShot A800

Canon PowerShot A800 Canon A800 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 05.01.2011
Canon A800 Review | Camera Decision
1.4

Canon A800 is a 10.0MP Small Sensor Compact camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and 37-122 mm F3.0-5.8 lens. Read our A800 review to find its pros and cons.

Canon PowerShot A800 Canon PowerShot A800 Review
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Published: 09.01.2012
Canon PowerShot A800 Review
4.5

With an ultra-low price tag the Canon PowerShot A800 is sure to be popular amongst those looking for their first compact. But what exactly does £80 buy you these days? WDC finds out...

Canon PowerShot A800 Canon PowerShot A800 review
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Published: 13.05.2011
Canon PowerShot A800 review
4.0

Features and performance are in line with the rock-bottom price, but it punches above its weight for image quality.

Canon PowerShot A800 Review : Canon PowerShot A800
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Review : Canon PowerShot A800

This is another from the range of small pocket cameras produced by <b>Canon</b>. The Ixus range normally has solid batteries and the <b>PowerShot</b> range %C2%96 as with this %C2%96 normally are controlled by %C2%91AA%C2%92 batteries to power the unit.

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Published: 11.07.2011
Canon PowerShot A800 review
4.0

Cheap and cheerful, but not all plain sailing