Canon A480 vs Nikon S70

Below is a in depth comparison of the Canon A480 vs Nikon S70, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A480 (10MP) and the S70 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A480 was introduced 6 months prior to the S70 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the A480 matches up vs the S70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A480 & Nikon Coolpix S70. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A480 Gallery & Nikon S70 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A480 enjoys external measurements of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Nikon S70 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A480 compared to the S70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A480 and S70 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A480 and S70.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S70 to offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively.