Canon M100 vs Canon A480

Below, we are comparing the Canon M100 and Canon A480, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Canon. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the M100 (24MP) and A480 (10MP) and the M100 (APS-C) and A480 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The M100 was introduced 8 years after the A480 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon M100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Canon A480 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the M100 grades vs the A480 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M100 & Canon PowerShot A480. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M100 Gallery & Canon A480 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon M100 enjoys physical measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Canon A480 has specifications of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the M100 and the A480.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M100 and A480 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M100 and A480.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M100 with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon M100 will give you greater detail using its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent M100 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.