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Canon A480 vs Casio TRYX

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Canon PowerShot A480 front
 
Casio Exilim TRYX front
Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon A480 vs Casio TRYX 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Casio TRYX
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21mm (F2.8) lens
  • n/ag - 122 x 58 x 15mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon A480 vs Casio TRYX Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Canon A480 and Casio TRYX, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The resolution of the A480 (10MP) and the TRYX (12MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A480 was brought out 24 months prior to the TRYX making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A480 scores against the TRYX in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Casio TRYX

 A480 TRYX 

Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Canon A480

 TRYX A480 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k115kCrisper display (+346k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon A480 and Casio TRYX

 A480 TRYX 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon A480 vs Casio TRYX Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A480 enjoys outer dimensions of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Casio TRYX has sizing of 122mm x 58mm x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A480 and Casio TRYX in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the A480 vs the TRYX.

Canon A480 vs Casio TRYX size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A480 and TRYX is 94 and 99 respectively.

Canon A480 vs Casio TRYX top view buttons comparison

Canon A480 vs Casio TRYX Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A480 and TRYX.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Casio TRYX to give extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged A480 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A480 vs Casio TRYX sensor size comparison

Canon A480 vs Casio TRYX Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A480 vs Casio TRYX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A480 Portrait photography advice
Casio TRYX Portrait photography advice
24
high flash sync (1/500s)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A480
Street photography with Casio TRYX
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
58
screen can move to multiple angles
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A480 Sports photography information
Casio TRYX Sports photography information
16
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
can't change focal length (21mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A480 Travel photography information
Casio TRYX Travel photography information
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
56
selfie friendly display
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A480
Landscape photography with Casio TRYX
22
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
28
screen size is good (3")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (21mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A480 Vlogging information
Casio TRYX Vlogging information
22
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
62
selfie friendly display
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
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Canon A480 vs Casio TRYX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A480 and Casio TRYX
 Canon PowerShot A480Casio Exilim TRYX
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A480 Casio Exilim TRYX
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-15 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 5 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 21mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 115 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 160 (480 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 pounds) -
Dimensions 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
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