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Canon A480 vs FujiFilm Z70

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A480 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon A480 vs FujiFilm Z70 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
  • Announced January 2009
FujiFilm Z70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix Z71
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Canon A480 vs FujiFilm Z70 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon A480 and FujiFilm Z70, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A480 (10MP) and the Z70 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A480 was announced 12 months prior to the Z70 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A480 grades versus the Z70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the FujiFilm Z70

 A480 Z70 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Canon A480

 Z70 A480 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A480 and FujiFilm Z70

 A480 Z70 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon A480 vs FujiFilm Z70 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A480 has got physical dimensions of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the FujiFilm Z70 has proportions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the A480 versus the Z70.

Canon A480 vs FujiFilm Z70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A480 and Z70 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon A480 vs FujiFilm Z70 top view buttons comparison

Canon A480 vs FujiFilm Z70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A480 and Z70.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the FujiFilm Z70 to provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older A480 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon A480 vs FujiFilm Z70 sensor size comparison

Canon A480 vs FujiFilm Z70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A480 vs FujiFilm Z70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A480 Portrait photography details
FujiFilm Z70 Portrait photography details
25
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A480 as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm Z70 as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A480 as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm Z70 as a Sports photography camera
16
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A480
Travel photography with FujiFilm Z70
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
52
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A480
Landscape photography with FujiFilm Z70
22
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A480 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm Z70 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon A480 vs FujiFilm Z70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A480 and FujiFilm Z70
 Canon PowerShot A480FujiFilm FinePix Z70
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A480 FujiFilm FinePix Z70
Otherwise known as - FinePix Z71
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-15 2010-02-02
Body design 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/4.0-4.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1/4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 124g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" 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 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $210 $130