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Canon A480 vs Casio EX-ZS15

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A480 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-ZS15 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Casio EX-ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Canon A480 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Canon A480 vs Casio EX-ZS15, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the A480 (10MP) and EX-ZS15 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A480 was announced 3 years prior to the EX-ZS15 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the A480 matches up against the EX-ZS15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 A480 EX-ZS15 
Screen size2.5""Bigger screen (+2.5")
Screen resolution115k0kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Canon A480

 EX-ZS15 A480 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 30 months

Common features in the Canon A480 and Casio EX-ZS15

 A480 EX-ZS15 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A480 enjoys outer measurements of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZS15 has sizing of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A480 against the EX-ZS15.

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-ZS15 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A480 and EX-ZS15 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A480 and EX-ZS15.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-ZS15 to give greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A480 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-ZS15 sensor size comparison

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A480
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZS15
25
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A480 Street photography features
Casio EX-ZS15 Street photography features
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (154 grams)
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A480 Sports photography information
Casio EX-ZS15 Sports photography information
16
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
32
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A480 Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-ZS15 Travel photography highlights
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
61
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (154g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A480 Landscape photography features
Casio EX-ZS15 Landscape photography features
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
32
great max aperture (f)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
tiny screen ( inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A480
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZS15
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
26
great max aperture (f)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (154 grams)
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Canon A480 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A480 and Casio EX-ZS15
 Canon PowerShot A480Casio Exilim EX-ZS15
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A480 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-15 2011-07-18
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.8 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" -
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 154g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal -
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $210 $248