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Canon A480 vs Nikon S70

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A480 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Canon A480 vs Nikon S70 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
  • Released January 2009
Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 97 x 61 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Canon A480 vs Nikon S70 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Nikon S70

 A480 S70 

Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Canon A480

 S70 A480 
Display size3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution288k115kSharper display (+173k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A480 and Nikon S70

 A480 S70 
IntroducedJanuary 2009August 2009Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon A480 vs Nikon S70 Physical Comparison

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).

Contrast the Canon A480 vs Nikon S70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A480 vs Nikon S70 size comparison

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

Canon A480 vs Nikon S70 top view buttons comparison

Canon A480 vs Nikon S70 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon A480 vs Nikon S70 sensor size comparison

Canon A480 vs Nikon S70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A480 vs Nikon S70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A480 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S70 Portrait photography factors
25
high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A480 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S70 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A480
Sports photography with Nikon S70
16
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A480 Travel photography details
Nikon S70 Travel photography details
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
56
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A480 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S70 Landscape photography highlights
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
37
really wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A480
Vlogging with Nikon S70
22
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
30
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition in class (160g)
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Canon A480 vs Nikon S70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A480 and Nikon S70
 Canon PowerShot A480Nikon Coolpix S70
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A480 Nikon Coolpix S70
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-15 2009-08-04
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3.5"
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 288 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $210 $290