Sony ZV-1 vs Canon PowerShot A800

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      Specifications

      General Sony ZV-1 Canon PowerShot A800
      BrandSonyCanon
      ModelZV-1PowerShot A800
      Successor ModelSony ZV-1 II
      MSRP$800/£700/€800
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeAdvanced CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony ZV-1 Canon PowerShot A800
      Sensor TypeStacked CMOSCCD
      Sensor Size1-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions13.2 x 8.8 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels21 Megapixel10.6 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.1 Megapixel10 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range125 - 12,80080 - 1,600
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 25,60080 - 3,200
      Photo Sony ZV-1 Canon PowerShot A800
      ProcessorBionz XDIGIC 3
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36483648 x 2736
      Other Resolutions3648 x 2048, 2816 x 2112, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:94:3, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standard
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony ZV-1 Canon PowerShot A800
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points3159
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony ZV-1 Canon PowerShot A800
      Focal Length9.4 - 25.7 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 70 mm37 - 122 mm
      Optical Zoom2.9x3.3x
      Maximum Aperturef/1.8 - 2.8f/3.0 - 5.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm25 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Gyroscopic Stabilization
      Screen Sony ZV-1 Canon PowerShot A800
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.50"
      Screen Resolution922k dot115k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Sony ZV-1 Canon PowerShot A800
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Sony ZV-1 Canon PowerShot A800
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting24.0 fps0.8 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 24 fps at 20.1 MP
      Flash Sony ZV-1 Canon PowerShot A800
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Flash On
      Slow Synchro
      Rear Sync
      Flash Off
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range3.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/100 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Sony ZV-1 Canon PowerShot A800
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Average
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 (3 frames at 1/3 EV increments)
      Video Sony ZV-1 Canon PowerShot A800
      Internal Recording ModesMP4/XAVC S
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps [60 to 100 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/ fps [16 to 100 Mb/s]
      AVCHD/MP4
      1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mb/s]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC SMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 2160640 x 480
      Webcam Functionality
      Tally/Front Recording Light
      Unlimited Video Recording
      IP StreamingMJPEG
      1280 x 720 at 25p, 29.97p
      Terminals Sony ZV-1 Canon PowerShot A800
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Input
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Sony ZV-1 Canon PowerShot A800
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Sony ZV-1 Canon PowerShot A800
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Sony ZV-1 Canon PowerShot A800
      Dimensions105 x 60 x 44 mm (4.13 x 2.36 x 1.73")94 x 61 x 31 mm (3.7 x 2.4 x 1.22")
      Weight (inc. batteries)294 g (0.65 lb / 10.37 oz)186 g (0.41 lb / 6.56 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.2 x 4.7 x 2.9"
      Package Weight0.94 lb
      Power and Storage Sony ZV-1 Canon PowerShot A800
      Battery PackNP-BX12 x AA
      Battery Life260 shots300 shots
      USB Charging
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus
      Other Sony ZV-1 Canon PowerShot A800
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10sec, custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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