Canon A480 vs Nikon A10
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Canon A480 vs Nikon A10 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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced January 2016

Canon A480 vs Nikon A10 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon A480 vs Nikon A10, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the A480 (10MP) and A10 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A480 was launched 8 years before the A10 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A480 matches up against the A10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A480 vs Nikon A10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A480 and Nikon Coolpix A10. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A480 Gallery and Nikon A10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Nikon A10
A480 | A10 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Canon A480
A10 | A480 | |||
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Introduced | January 2016 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 85 months |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A480 and Nikon A10
A480 | A10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Canon A480 vs Nikon A10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A480 features exterior measurements of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Nikon A10 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Canon A480 vs Nikon A10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the A480 and the A10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A480 and A10 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon A480 vs Nikon A10 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A480 and A10.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon A10 to give more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged A480 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A480 vs Nikon A10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A480 vs Nikon A10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A480 | Nikon Coolpix A10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A480 | Nikon Coolpix A10 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-01-15 | 2016-01-14 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 5 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 115k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | 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 | 1.2 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.60 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 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) | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 pounds) | 160 gr (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | - | 200 pictures |
Form of battery | - | AA |
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $210 | $90 |