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FunSaver 800 vs A5000
Quick take: The FunSaver 800 is the most affordable.
Different kinds of camera — their specs aren't comparable, so read the rows as facts, not a contest.
16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
FunSaver 800 — Parties, Festivals & Holidays: The original fun camera. Kodak 800 film gives warm, punchy colours with pleasing grain — especially with flash. Perfect for events and holidays.
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | FunSaver 800Kodak | A5000Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £12Best | £154 |
| Sensor | 35mm full-frame (24 × 36mm) — Kodak ISO 800 colour negative film | 20.1MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 20.1MP |
| Video | N/A — film camera | Full HD 1080 (60i / 25p AVCHD), 1440×1080/30p MP4 |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1.2m to ∞) | 25-point contrast AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on | 3.5fps |
| Battery Life | Built-in alkaline battery (non-replaceable) | ~420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~145gBest | 269g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | ~115 × 66 × 35mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Simple optical viewfinder | None (rear screen only) |
| Screen | No screen | 3.0" 180° flip-up LCD, 460k dots |
| Mount | Fixed lens | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Pre-loaded 35mm film (non-replaceable) | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | No wireless connectivity | Micro USB (Multi Terminal), micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
FunSaver 800
A5000
Fun & simple
6.2/10
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Portrait
—
4.3/10
Street
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6.5/10
Travel
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6.1/10
Wedding & Events
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2.6/10
Documentary
—
3.5/10
Sports & Action
—
3.1/10
Landscape
—
4.7/10
Wildlife
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4.2/10
Casual
—
4.2/10
Food
—
5.2/10
Macro
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4.7/10
Architecture
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4.8/10
Astrophotography
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4.8/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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