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Canon A480 vs Casio EX-S200

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A480 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-S200 Key Specs

Canon A480
(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
Casio EX-S200
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Casio EX-S200

 A480 EX-S200 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Canon A480

 EX-S200 A480 
IntroducedAugust 2010January 2009More recent by 18 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A480 and Casio EX-S200

 A480 EX-S200 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-S200 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-S200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-S200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A480 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-S200 as a Portrait photography camera
25
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A480 Street photography details
Casio EX-S200 Street photography details
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A480 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-S200 as a Sports photography camera
16
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A480
Travel photography with Casio EX-S200
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A480 Landscape photography details
Casio EX-S200 Landscape photography details
22
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
42
has manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A480
Vlogging with Casio EX-S200
22
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
29
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Canon A480 vs Casio EX-S200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A480 and Casio EX-S200
 Canon PowerShot A480Casio Exilim EX-S200
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
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