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Canon A480 vs Fujifilm XQ2

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A480 front
 
Fujifilm XQ2 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46

Canon A480 vs Fujifilm XQ2 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 XQ2
(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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XQ1
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Canon A480 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon A480 and Fujifilm XQ2, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A480 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) is fairly close but the A480 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") use different sensor sizing.

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The A480 was announced 7 years earlier than the Fujifilm XQ2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A480 scores versus the Fujifilm XQ2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 A480 Fujifilm XQ2 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Canon A480

 Fujifilm XQ2 A480 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2009More recent by 73 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k115kSharper display (+805k dot)

Common features in the Canon A480 and Fujifilm XQ2

 A480 Fujifilm XQ2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon A480 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A480 enjoys external measurements of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Fujifilm XQ2 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A480 against the Fujifilm XQ2.

Canon A480 vs Fujifilm XQ2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A480 and Fujifilm XQ2 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon A480 vs Fujifilm XQ2 top view buttons comparison

Canon A480 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A480 and Fujifilm XQ2.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A480 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm XQ2 will render greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older A480 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A480 vs Fujifilm XQ2 sensor size comparison

Canon A480 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A480 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A480 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm XQ2 Portrait photography advice
25
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
has manual focus
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A480 Street photography info
Fujifilm XQ2 Street photography info
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
heavier than competition (206g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A480 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm XQ2 Sports photography factors
16
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
good battery pack (240 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon A480 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm XQ2 Travel photography factors
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
good battery pack (240 CIPA)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (206 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A480 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XQ2 as a Landscape photography camera
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
56
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (240 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A480 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm XQ2 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
34
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition (206 grams)
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Canon A480 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A480 and Fujifilm XQ2
 Canon PowerShot A480Fujifilm XQ2
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A480 Fujifilm XQ2
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-15 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - EXR Processor II
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
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 115 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, on, off, slow syncho
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 206g (0.45 lbs)
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 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 life - 240 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-48
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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