Canon A480 vs Casio EX-S5
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Canon A480 vs Casio EX-S5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Canon A480 vs Casio EX-S5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A480 & Casio Exilim EX-S5. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A480 Gallery & Casio EX-S5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Casio EX-S5
A480 | EX-S5 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Canon A480
EX-S5 | A480 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon A480 and Casio EX-S5
A480 | EX-S5 | |||
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Launched | January 2009 | January 2009 | Same age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 115k | 115k | The 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A480 vs Casio EX-S5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A480 | Casio Exilim EX-S5 | |
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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 |