Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z270
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Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z270 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)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
- 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z270 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Canon A480 versus Casio EX-Z270, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the A480 (10MP) and the EX-Z270 (10MP) is fairly similar but the A480 (1/2.3") and EX-Z270 (1/2.5") have different sensor measurements.

The A480 was revealed around the same time to the EX-Z270 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A480 matches up versus the EX-Z270 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z270 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A480 & Casio Exilim EX-Z270. The full galleries are available at Canon A480 Gallery & Casio EX-Z270 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Casio EX-Z270
A480 | EX-Z270 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Canon A480
EX-Z270 | A480 | |||
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Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon A480 and Casio EX-Z270
A480 | EX-Z270 | |||
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Announced | January 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 115k | ![]() | 115k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z270 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A480 has physical 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) and the Casio EX-Z270 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).
See the Canon A480 versus Casio EX-Z270 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the A480 compared to the EX-Z270.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A480 and EX-Z270 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z270 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A480 and EX-Z270.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The A480 uses the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field easier.

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z270 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z270 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A480 | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot A480 | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-01-15 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 5 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/2.6-7.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 115 thousand dots | 115 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 1/2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140 grams (0.31 lbs) | 111 grams (0.24 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $210 | $0 |