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Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z2000

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A480 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z2000 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z2000 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon A480 and Casio EX-Z2000, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A480 (10MP) and EX-Z2000 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A480 was released 11 months prior to the EX-Z2000 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A480 grades against the EX-Z2000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 A480 EX-Z2000 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Canon A480

 EX-Z2000 A480 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 11 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k115kSharper display (+346k dot)

Common features in the Canon A480 and Casio EX-Z2000

 A480 EX-Z2000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z2000 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon A480 has got external dimensions of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z2000 has specifications of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A480 against the EX-Z2000.

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z2000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A480 and EX-Z2000 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z2000 top view buttons comparison

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z2000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A480 and EX-Z2000.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-Z2000 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older A480 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z2000 sensor size comparison

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A480
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z2000
25
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A480
Street photography with Casio EX-Z2000
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average (152g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A480 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z2000 as a Sports photography camera
16
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A480 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z2000 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
62
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (152g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A480 as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z2000 as a Landscape photography camera
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
46
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A480 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z2000 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
28
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
heavier than average (152g)
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Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A480 and Casio EX-Z2000
 Canon PowerShot A480Casio Exilim EX-Z2000
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A480 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-15 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 115 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500 secs -
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 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 152 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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-110
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $210 $0