Canon A480 vs Casio EX-S200
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Canon A480 vs Casio EX-S200 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
- Introduced August 2010

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-S200 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Canon A480 versus Casio EX-S200, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Casio. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the A480 (10MP) and EX-S200 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A480 was introduced 18 months prior to the EX-S200 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A480 scores vs the EX-S200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-S200 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A480 & Casio Exilim EX-S200. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A480 Gallery & Casio EX-S200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Casio EX-S200
A480 | EX-S200 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Canon A480
EX-S200 | A480 | |||
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Introduced | August 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 18 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A480 and Casio EX-S200
A480 | EX-S200 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Canon A480 vs Casio EX-S200 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A480 provides physical dimensions of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Casio EX-S200 has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A480 versus Casio EX-S200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the A480 versus the EX-S200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A480 and EX-S200 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-S200 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A480 and EX-S200.
As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-S200 to produce more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older A480 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-S200 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Canon A480 vs Casio EX-S200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A480 | Casio Exilim EX-S200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot A480 | Casio Exilim EX-S200 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-01-15 | 2010-08-03 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Exilim Engine 5.0 |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 50 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 5 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 27-108mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 115 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/500s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140g (0.31 lb) | 132g (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-120 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $210 | $0 |