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Canon A480 vs Casio EX-S5

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A480 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-S5 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon A480 vs Casio EX-S5 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Canon A480 and Casio EX-S5, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the A480 (10MP) and the EX-S5 (9MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A480 was unveiled within a month of the EX-S5 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A480 matches up against the EX-S5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Casio EX-S5

 A480 EX-S5 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Canon A480

 EX-S5 A480 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon A480 and Casio EX-S5

 A480 EX-S5 
LaunchedJanuary 2009January 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution115k115kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-S5 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A480 enjoys physical dimensions of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-S5 has proportions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

Look at the Canon A480 and Casio EX-S5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the A480 against the EX-S5.

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-S5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A480 and EX-S5 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-S5 top view buttons comparison

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-S5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A480 and EX-S5.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon A480 to render extra detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively.

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-S5 sensor size comparison

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A480 Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography advice
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flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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you can focus manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A480 Street photography info
Casio EX-S5 Street photography info
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A480 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-S5 as a Sports photography camera
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slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A480 Travel photography information
Casio EX-S5 Travel photography information
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
53
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A480
Landscape photography with Casio EX-S5
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A480
Vlogging with Casio EX-S5
22
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
22
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon A480 vs Casio EX-S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A480 and Casio EX-S5
 Canon PowerShot A480Casio Exilim EX-S5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A480 Casio Exilim EX-S5
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-15 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 10 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) ()
Max aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 115 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 1/2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500s -
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 100 grams (0.22 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" 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 ID 2 x AA NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $210 $130