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Canon A480 vs Canon ELPH 190 IS

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A480 front
 
Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
25
Overall
37

Canon A480 vs Canon ELPH 190 IS Key Specs

Canon A480
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 62 x 31mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Canon ELPH 190 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 138g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2016
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Canon A480 vs Canon ELPH 190 IS Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon A480 versus Canon ELPH 190 IS, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both produced by Canon. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the A480 (10MP) and ELPH 190 IS (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A480 was launched 8 years earlier than the ELPH 190 IS and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the A480 scores versus the ELPH 190 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Canon ELPH 190 IS

 A480 ELPH 190 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 190 IS over the Canon A480

 ELPH 190 IS A480 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2009More recent by 84 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A480 and Canon ELPH 190 IS

 A480 ELPH 190 IS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon A480 vs Canon ELPH 190 IS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A480 features exterior measurements of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Canon ELPH 190 IS has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

See the Canon A480 versus Canon ELPH 190 IS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A480 compared to the ELPH 190 IS.

Canon A480 vs Canon ELPH 190 IS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A480 and ELPH 190 IS is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon A480 vs Canon ELPH 190 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A480 vs Canon ELPH 190 IS Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A480 and ELPH 190 IS.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 190 IS to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older A480 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon A480 vs Canon ELPH 190 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A480 vs Canon ELPH 190 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A480 vs Canon ELPH 190 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A480 Portrait photography advice
Canon ELPH 190 IS Portrait photography advice
25
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
39
good resolution (20MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A480 Street photography factors
Canon ELPH 190 IS Street photography factors
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A480 Sports photography highlights
Canon ELPH 190 IS Sports photography highlights
16
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (190 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A480 Travel photography details
Canon ELPH 190 IS Travel photography details
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (190 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A480 Landscape photography information
Canon ELPH 190 IS Landscape photography information
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
40
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery life (190 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A480 as a Vlogging camera
Canon ELPH 190 IS as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Canon A480 vs Canon ELPH 190 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A480 and Canon ELPH 190 IS
 Canon PowerShot A480Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A480 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-15 2016-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - DIGIC 4+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 0.8 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 138 grams (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-11LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $210 $159