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Canon A480 vs Nikon L32

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A480 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40

Canon A480 vs Nikon L32 Key Specs

Canon A480
(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
Nikon L32
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2015
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Canon A480 vs Nikon L32 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Canon A480 vs Nikon L32, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the A480 (10MP) and L32 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A480 was revealed 7 years prior to the L32 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A480 matches up against the L32 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Nikon L32

 A480 L32 

Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Canon A480

 L32 A480 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2009More recent by 73 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon A480 and Nikon L32

 A480 L32 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon A480 vs Nikon L32 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A480 has physical measurements of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Nikon L32 has sizing of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Canon A480 vs Nikon L32 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the A480 vs the L32.

Canon A480 vs Nikon L32 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A480 and L32 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon A480 vs Nikon L32 top view buttons comparison

Canon A480 vs Nikon L32 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A480 and L32.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon L32 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older A480 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon A480 vs Nikon L32 sensor size comparison

Canon A480 vs Nikon L32 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A480 vs Nikon L32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A480 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L32 Portrait photography highlights
25
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
MP count decent (20MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A480 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L32 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (164 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A480
Sports photography with Nikon L32
16
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20MP)
better than average battery life (320 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A480 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L32 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
better than average battery life (320 per charge)
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (164g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A480
Landscape photography with Nikon L32
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
48
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
better than average battery life (320 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A480 Vlogging details
Nikon L32 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
66
rather wide (26mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (164 grams)
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Canon A480 vs Nikon L32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A480 and Nikon L32
 Canon PowerShot A480Nikon Coolpix L32
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A480 Nikon Coolpix L32
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-15 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 - 320 pictures
Battery form - AA
Battery model 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $210 $120