Canon A480 vs Nikon A10

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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.