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Canon A480 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A480 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon A480 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR 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
  • Released January 2009
Fujifilm Z900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 151g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed April 2011
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Canon A480 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon A480 and Fujifilm Z900EXR, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the A480 (10MP) and Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) and the A480 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") use totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The A480 was manufactured 3 years prior to the Fujifilm Z900EXR and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A480 grades against the Fujifilm Z900EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Fujifilm Z900EXR

 A480 Fujifilm Z900EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z900EXR over the Canon A480

 Fujifilm Z900EXR A480 
RevealedApril 2011January 2009More recent by 27 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution460k115kCrisper screen (+345k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A480 and Fujifilm Z900EXR

 A480 Fujifilm Z900EXR 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon A480 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A480 provides physical measurements of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z900EXR has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Canon A480 and Fujifilm Z900EXR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the A480 vs the Fujifilm Z900EXR.

Canon A480 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A480 and Fujifilm Z900EXR is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon A480 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon A480 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A480 and Fujifilm Z900EXR.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A480 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Fujifilm Z900EXR will give greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older A480 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A480 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR sensor size comparison

Canon A480 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A480 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A480 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm Z900EXR Portrait photography factors
25
high flash sync (1/500s)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A480 Street photography details
Fujifilm Z900EXR Street photography details
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A480 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm Z900EXR Sports photography advice
16
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A480 Travel photography features
Fujifilm Z900EXR Travel photography features
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
provides touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A480
Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z900EXR
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A480
Vlogging with Fujifilm Z900EXR
22
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
34
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
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Canon A480 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A480 and Fujifilm Z900EXR
 Canon PowerShot A480Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A480 Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-15 2011-04-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 5 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 115 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format - H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 151g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $210 $380