Canon A480 vs Nikon S1100pj

Here, we are evaluating the Canon A480 vs Nikon S1100pj, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A480 (10MP) and S1100pj (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A480 was manufactured 19 months prior to the S1100pj making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A480 scores versus the S1100pj in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A480 & Nikon Coolpix S1100pj. The entire galleries are available at Canon A480 Gallery & Nikon S1100pj Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A480 provides external dimensions of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Nikon S1100pj has proportions of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A480 against the S1100pj.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A480 and S1100pj is 94 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A480 and S1100pj.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S1100pj to resolve more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A480 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.