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Canon A480 vs Casio EX-S7

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A480 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-S7 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Casio EX-S7
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Casio EX-S7

 A480 EX-S7 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Canon A480

 EX-S7 A480 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A480 and Casio EX-S7

 A480 EX-S7 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-S7 size comparison

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

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-S7 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A480 Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography factors
25
high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A480 Street photography highlights
Casio EX-S7 Street photography highlights
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A480
Sports photography with Casio EX-S7
16
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A480 Travel photography features
Casio EX-S7 Travel photography features
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
52
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A480
Landscape photography with Casio EX-S7
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
28
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A480
Vlogging with Casio EX-S7
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Canon A480 vs Casio EX-S7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A480 and Casio EX-S7
 Canon PowerShot A480Casio Exilim EX-S7
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
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