Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon A480
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon A480 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 21mm
- Launched January 2013
- Other Name is IXUS 140
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 140g - 92 x 62 x 31mm
- Introduced January 2009

Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon A480 Overview
The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon A480, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and A480 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The ELPH 130 was released 4 years after the A480 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the ELPH 130 grades versus the A480 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon A480 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 130 and Canon PowerShot A480. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 130 Gallery and Canon A480 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Canon A480
ELPH 130 | A480 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 49 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+345k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Canon ELPH 130
A480 | ELPH 130 |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Canon A480
ELPH 130 | A480 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon A480 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 130 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Canon A480 has proportions of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon A480 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 130 versus the A480.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 130 and A480 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon A480 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 130 and A480.
As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon ELPH 130 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger ELPH 130 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon A480 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon A480 Specifications
Canon ELPH 130 | Canon PowerShot A480 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon ELPH 130 | Canon PowerShot A480 |
Alternative name | IXUS 140 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2009-01-15 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 5 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 37-122mm (3.3x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.0-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 115 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/500s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 133 gr (0.29 lb) | 140 gr (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 | 190 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $0 | $210 |