Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z800
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Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z800 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Revealed August 2010

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z800 Overview
Below is a complete overview of the Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z800, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the A480 (10MP) and EX-Z800 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The A480 was introduced 18 months prior to the EX-Z800 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the A480 grades vs the EX-Z800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z800 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A480 & Casio Exilim EX-Z800. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A480 Gallery & Casio EX-Z800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Casio EX-Z800
A480 | EX-Z800 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Canon A480
EX-Z800 | A480 | |||
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Revealed | August 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 18 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A480 and Casio EX-Z800
A480 | EX-Z800 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z800 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A480 has outer measurements of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z800 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z800 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the A480 and the EX-Z800.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A480 and EX-Z800 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z800 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A480 and EX-Z800.
Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-Z800 to resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older A480 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z800 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A480 vs Casio EX-Z800 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A480 | Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot A480 | Casio Exilim EX-Z800 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-01-15 | 2010-08-03 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 50 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 5 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 27-108mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 115k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/500s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file 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 pounds) | 124 gr (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
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-120 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $210 | $150 |