Canon A480 vs Fujifilm Z300
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95 Imaging
33 Features
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Canon A480 vs Fujifilm Z300 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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
- 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
- Launched June 2009

Canon A480 vs Fujifilm Z300 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon A480 vs Fujifilm Z300, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A480 (10MP) and the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A480 was brought out 4 months earlier than the Fujifilm Z300 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A480 matches up against the Fujifilm Z300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A480 vs Fujifilm Z300 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A480 & Fujifilm FinePix Z300. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A480 Gallery & Fujifilm Z300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Fujifilm Z300
A480 | Fujifilm Z300 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Canon A480
Fujifilm Z300 | A480 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A480 and Fujifilm Z300
A480 | Fujifilm Z300 | |||
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Launched | January 2009 | ![]() | June 2009 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Canon A480 vs Fujifilm Z300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A480 comes with exterior dimensions of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Fujifilm Z300 has specifications of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Canon A480 vs Fujifilm Z300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A480 and the Fujifilm Z300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A480 and Fujifilm Z300 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon A480 vs Fujifilm Z300 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A480 and Fujifilm Z300.
Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon A480 vs Fujifilm Z300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A480 vs Fujifilm Z300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A480 | Fujifilm FinePix Z300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A480 | Fujifilm FinePix Z300 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-01-15 | 2009-06-12 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 5 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 36-180mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.9-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 9cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 115 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/500 secs | - |
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140g (0.31 pounds) | 155g (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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-45 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $210 | $0 |