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Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z16

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Canon PowerShot A480 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
Portability
99
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z16 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released September 2010
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Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z16 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon A480 versus Casio EX-Z16, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the A480 (10MP) and the EX-Z16 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A480 was announced 20 months earlier than the EX-Z16 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the A480 grades against the EX-Z16 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Casio EX-Z16

 A480 EX-Z16 
Display sizing2.5""Larger display (+2.5")
Display resolution115k0kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Canon A480

 EX-Z16 A480 
ReleasedSeptember 2010January 2009More recent by 20 months
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Canon A480 and Casio EX-Z16

 A480 EX-Z16 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z16 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A480 has exterior dimensions of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z16 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the A480 versus the EX-Z16.

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z16 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A480 and EX-Z16 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z16 top view buttons comparison

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z16 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A480 and EX-Z16.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-Z16 to give extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older A480 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z16 sensor size comparison

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A480
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z16
24
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A480 Street photography highlights
Casio EX-Z16 Street photography highlights
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A480 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z16 as a Sports photography camera
16
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A480 Travel photography info
Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography info
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
53
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A480 Landscape photography features
Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography features
22
no manual focus
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
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
32
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small ( inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A480
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z16
22
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (848 x 480 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z16 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A480 and Casio EX-Z16
 Canon PowerShot A480Casio Exilim EX-Z16
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A480 Casio Exilim EX-Z16
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-15 2010-09-20
Physical type 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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 5 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" -
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 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) 848 x 480
Maximum video resolution 640x480 848x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) -
Dimensions 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal -
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $210 $100