Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z29

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z29, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The resolution of the A480 (10MP) and the EX-Z29 (10MP) is pretty similar but the A480 (1/2.3") and EX-Z29 (1/2.5") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The A480 was announced at a similar time to the EX-Z29 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the A480 matches up vs the EX-Z29 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A480 & Casio Exilim EX-Z29. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A480 Gallery & Casio EX-Z29 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A480 features outer dimensions of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z29 has sizing of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A480 compared to the EX-Z29.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A480 and EX-Z29 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A480 and EX-Z29.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The A480 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field easier.