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Canon A480 vs Casio EX-ZS5

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A480 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Key Specs

Canon A480
(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
  • Revealed January 2009
Casio EX-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon A480 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon A480 and Casio EX-ZS5, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the A480 (10MP) and EX-ZS5 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A480 was announced 24 months prior to the EX-ZS5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the A480 grades versus the EX-ZS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 A480 EX-ZS5 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Canon A480

 EX-ZS5 A480 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k115kClearer screen (+346k dot)

Common features in the Canon A480 and Casio EX-ZS5

 A480 EX-ZS5 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A480 provides physical 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-ZS5 has specifications of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A480 vs the EX-ZS5.

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-ZS5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A480 and EX-ZS5 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A480 and EX-ZS5.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-ZS5 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged A480 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-ZS5 sensor size comparison

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A480 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A480 Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography advice
25
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A480 Street photography advice
Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography advice
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A480 Sports photography factors
Casio EX-ZS5 Sports photography factors
16
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
32
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A480 Travel photography details
Casio EX-ZS5 Travel photography details
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A480 Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-ZS5 Landscape photography factors
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
38
very good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A480 Vlogging features
Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
27
very good max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (848 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Canon A480 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A480 and Casio EX-ZS5
 Canon PowerShot A480Casio Exilim EX-ZS5
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A480 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-15 2011-01-05
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 5 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 115 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480
Maximum video resolution 640x480 848x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 pounds) -
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 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) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $210 $100