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Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z35

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A480 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z35 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
  • Launched January 2009
Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z35 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z35, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. The resolution of the A480 (10MP) and the EX-Z35 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A480 was revealed 13 months earlier than the EX-Z35 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A480 grades vs the EX-Z35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Casio EX-Z35

 A480 EX-Z35 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Canon A480

 EX-Z35 A480 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2009More modern by 13 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A480 and Casio EX-Z35

 A480 EX-Z35 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.5"2.5"Same display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z35 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A480 features outside dimensions of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z35 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the A480 vs the EX-Z35.

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z35 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A480 and EX-Z35 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z35 top view buttons comparison

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z35 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A480 and EX-Z35.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-Z35 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged A480 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z35 sensor size comparison

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A480 Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography highlights
25
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A480 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z35 as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A480 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z35 as a Sports photography camera
16
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A480 Travel photography information
Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography information
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
52
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A480 Landscape photography details
Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography details
22
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
28
manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A480
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z35
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A480 and Casio EX-Z35
 Canon PowerShot A480Casio Exilim EX-Z35
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A480 Casio Exilim EX-Z35
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-15 2010-02-21
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.5"
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 seconds -
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-82
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $210 $99