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Canon A480 vs Fujifilm XQ1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A480 front
 
Fujifilm XQ1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Canon A480 vs Fujifilm XQ1 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • New Model is Fujifilm XQ2
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Canon A480 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon A480 and Fujifilm XQ1, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the A480 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) is fairly close but the A480 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The A480 was released 5 years earlier than the Fujifilm XQ1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the A480 grades versus the Fujifilm XQ1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 A480 Fujifilm XQ1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Canon A480

 Fujifilm XQ1 A480 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2009More modern by 59 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k115kSharper display (+805k dot)

Common features in the Canon A480 and Fujifilm XQ1

 A480 Fujifilm XQ1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon A480 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A480 has got outside dimensions of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XQ1 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Canon A480 and Fujifilm XQ1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the A480 vs the Fujifilm XQ1.

Canon A480 vs Fujifilm XQ1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A480 and Fujifilm XQ1 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon A480 vs Fujifilm XQ1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A480 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A480 and Fujifilm XQ1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A480 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm XQ1 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged A480 will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon A480 vs Fujifilm XQ1 sensor size comparison

Canon A480 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A480 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A480 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm XQ1 Portrait photography features
25
above average flash sync (1/500s)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
has manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A480 Street photography advice
Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography advice
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (2/3")
heavier than others in class (206 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A480 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography advice
16
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (240 shots)
has phase detect AF
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon A480 Travel photography details
Fujifilm XQ1 Travel photography details
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
great battery (240 shots)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (206g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A480 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm XQ1 Landscape photography info
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
56
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (240 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A480 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm XQ1 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
heavier than others in class (206g)
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Canon A480 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A480 and Fujifilm XQ1
 Canon PowerShot A480Fujifilm XQ1
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A480 Fujifilm XQ1
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-15 2013-11-26
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 5 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 115k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, on, off, slow syncho
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 206 grams (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 life - 240 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-48
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $210 $500