Canon A480 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR
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Canon A480 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR 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
- Released January 2009
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Canon A480 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A480 and Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A480 Gallery and Fujifilm Z900EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Fujifilm Z900EXR
A480 | Fujifilm Z900EXR |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z900EXR over the Canon A480
Fujifilm Z900EXR | A480 | |||
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Revealed | April 2011 | January 2009 | More recent by 27 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3.5" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+1") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 115k | Crisper screen (+345k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A480 and Fujifilm Z900EXR
A480 | Fujifilm Z900EXR | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A480 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Specifications
Canon PowerShot A480 | Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR | |
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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 |