Canon A480 vs FujiFilm Z800EXR
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Canon A480 vs FujiFilm Z800EXR Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
- 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Also referred to as FinePix Z808EXR

Canon A480 vs FujiFilm Z800EXR Overview
The following is a complete review of the Canon A480 versus FujiFilm Z800EXR, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A480 (10MP) and the Z800EXR (12MP) is relatively comparable but the A480 (1/2.3") and Z800EXR (1/2") offer different sensor dimensions.

The A480 was revealed 18 months before the Z800EXR which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A480 scores versus the Z800EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A480 vs FujiFilm Z800EXR Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A480 & FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR. The full galleries are provided at Canon A480 Gallery & FujiFilm Z800EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the FujiFilm Z800EXR
A480 | Z800EXR |
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z800EXR over the Canon A480
Z800EXR | A480 | |||
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Revealed | July 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 18 months |
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+1") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+345k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A480 and FujiFilm Z800EXR
A480 | Z800EXR | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon A480 vs FujiFilm Z800EXR Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A480 features physical dimensions of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the FujiFilm Z800EXR has proportions of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A480 versus FujiFilm Z800EXR in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the A480 compared to the Z800EXR.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A480 and Z800EXR is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon A480 vs FujiFilm Z800EXR Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A480 and Z800EXR.
As you can tell, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A480 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the FujiFilm Z800EXR will show extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged A480 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A480 vs FujiFilm Z800EXR Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A480 vs FujiFilm Z800EXR Specifications
Canon PowerShot A480 | FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A480 | FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR |
Also Known as | - | FinePix Z808EXR |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-01-15 | 2010-07-21 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | EXR |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.4 x 4.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 30.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 5 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.9-4.7 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 9cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 115 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest 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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 grams (0.31 pounds) | 158 grams (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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, Auto-shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $210 | $200 |