Canon A480 vs Casio EX-ZS5
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Canon A480 vs Casio EX-ZS5 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
- Revealed January 2009
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Canon A480 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A480 & Casio Exilim EX-ZS5. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A480 Gallery & Casio EX-ZS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Casio EX-ZS5
A480 | EX-ZS5 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Canon A480
EX-ZS5 | A480 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | January 2009 | More modern by 24 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 115k | Clearer screen (+346k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A480 and Casio EX-ZS5
A480 | EX-ZS5 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Look at the Canon A480 and Casio EX-ZS5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A480 vs Casio EX-ZS5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A480 | Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 | |
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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 |