Canon A480 vs Nikon L31

Following is a thorough overview of the Canon A480 vs Nikon L31, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the A480 (10MP) and L31 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A480 was brought out 7 years earlier than the L31 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A480 grades versus the L31 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A480 and Nikon Coolpix L31. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A480 Gallery and Nikon L31 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A480 provides external dimensions of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Nikon L31 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A480 vs Nikon L31 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the A480 and the L31.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A480 and L31 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A480 and L31.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon L31 to offer you more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A480 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.