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Canon A480 vs Kodak M320

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A480 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M320 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23

Canon A480 vs Kodak M320 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
  • Launched January 2009
Kodak M320
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 34-102mm (F2.8-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 60 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon A480 vs Kodak M320 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon A480 and Kodak M320, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the A480 (10MP) and the M320 (9MP) is pretty close but the A480 (1/2.3") and M320 (1/2.5") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The A480 was introduced very close to the M320 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the A480 scores versus the M320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Kodak M320

 A480 M320 

Reasons to pick Kodak M320 over the Canon A480

 M320 A480 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A480 and Kodak M320

 A480 M320 
IntroducedJanuary 2009January 2009Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon A480 vs Kodak M320 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. 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 Kodak M320 has specifications of 97mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A480 versus the M320.

Canon A480 vs Kodak M320 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A480 and M320 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon A480 vs Kodak M320 top view buttons comparison

Canon A480 vs Kodak M320 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A480 and M320.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A480 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon A480 will provide you with more detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively.

Canon A480 vs Kodak M320 sensor size comparison

Canon A480 vs Kodak M320 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A480 vs Kodak M320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A480
Portrait photography with Kodak M320
25
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A480
Street photography with Kodak M320
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A480 Sports photography details
Kodak M320 Sports photography details
16
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A480 Travel photography info
Kodak M320 Travel photography info
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (155 grams)
low megapixels (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A480 Landscape photography details
Kodak M320 Landscape photography details
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A480 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak M320 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
22
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
heavier than competition (155g)
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Canon A480 vs Kodak M320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A480 and Kodak M320
 Canon PowerShot A480Kodak EasyShare M320
General Information
Brand Name Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot A480 Kodak EasyShare M320
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-15 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3472 x 2604
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 5 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 34-102mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/2.8-5.1
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 140 gr (0.31 lb) 155 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") 97 x 60 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model 2 x AA KLIC-7001
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $210 $39