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Canon A480 vs Casio EX-ZR100

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A480 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-ZR100 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
  • Released January 2009
Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Canon A480 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Canon A480 vs Casio EX-ZR100, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Casio. The resolution of the A480 (10MP) and the EX-ZR100 (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A480 was unveiled 3 years before the EX-ZR100 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon A480 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A480 matches up versus the EX-ZR100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 A480 EX-ZR100 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Canon A480

 EX-ZR100 A480 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 30 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k115kSharper screen (+346k dot)

Common features in the Canon A480 and Casio EX-ZR100

 A480 EX-ZR100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A480 provides physical measurements of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR100 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Canon A480 vs Casio EX-ZR100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the A480 versus the EX-ZR100.

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-ZR100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A480 and EX-ZR100 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-ZR100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A480 and EX-ZR100.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR100 to deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A480 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-ZR100 sensor size comparison

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A480 Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography factors
25
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A480 Street photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography highlights
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (204 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A480
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR100
16
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
46
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A480 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZR100 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
64
lighter than average (204g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A480 Landscape photography information
Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography information
22
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A480
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR100
22
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (204 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
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Canon A480 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A480 and Casio EX-ZR100
 Canon PowerShot A480Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A480 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2011-07-19
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 10MP 12MP
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 5 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 40.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format - H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 204g (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $210 $300