Canon A480 vs Casio EX-S7
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Canon A480 vs Casio EX-S7 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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
- Launched February 2010

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-S7 Overview
In this article, we are evaluating the Canon A480 and Casio EX-S7, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the A480 (10MP) and the EX-S7 (12MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A480 was announced 13 months earlier than the EX-S7 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A480 scores versus the EX-S7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-S7 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A480 and Casio Exilim EX-S7. The whole galleries are available at Canon A480 Gallery and Casio EX-S7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Casio EX-S7
A480 | EX-S7 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Canon A480
EX-S7 | A480 | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 13 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A480 and Casio EX-S7
A480 | EX-S7 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Canon A480 vs Casio EX-S7 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A480 has got outside 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) whilst the Casio EX-S7 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A480 and Casio EX-S7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the A480 vs the EX-S7.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A480 and EX-S7 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-S7 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A480 and EX-S7.
As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-S7 to result in more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged A480 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-S7 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A480 | Casio Exilim EX-S7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot A480 | Casio Exilim EX-S7 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-01-15 | 2010-02-21 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Exilim Engine 5.0 |
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 | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 5 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 36-107mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 115 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/500s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | 140 grams (0.31 lbs) | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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-80 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $210 | $140 |