Canon A480 vs Kodak Mini
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Canon A480 vs Kodak Mini Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1000
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-87mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
- 99g - 86 x 53 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2011
Canon A480 vs Kodak Mini Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon A480 vs Kodak Mini, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the A480 (10MP) and the Mini (10MP) is relatively close but the A480 (1/2.3") and Mini (1/3") come with different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe A480 was released 23 months prior to the Mini which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A480 grades against the Mini when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon A480 vs Kodak Mini Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A480 & Kodak EasyShare Mini. The complete galleries are available at Canon A480 Gallery & Kodak Mini Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Kodak Mini
A480 | Mini |
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Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Canon A480
Mini | A480 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | January 2009 | Fresher by 23 months | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A480 and Kodak Mini
A480 | Mini | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 2.5" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Canon A480 vs Kodak Mini Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A480 features outer dimensions 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 Kodak Mini has measurements of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs).
See the Canon A480 vs Kodak Mini in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the A480 and the Mini.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A480 and Mini is 94 and 97 respectively.
Canon A480 vs Kodak Mini Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A480 and Mini.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The A480 contains the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The older A480 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Canon A480 vs Kodak Mini Specifications
Canon PowerShot A480 | Kodak EasyShare Mini | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Kodak |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A480 | Kodak EasyShare Mini |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-01-15 | 2011-01-04 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 17.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3640 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1000 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 5 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 29-87mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.0-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 7.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 115k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1400 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/500 secs | - |
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 140 gr (0.31 pounds) | 99 gr (0.22 pounds) |
Dimensions | 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
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 ID | 2 x AA | KLIC-7006 |
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 card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $210 | $100 |