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Canon A480 vs Nikon S7000

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A480 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon A480 vs Nikon S7000 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
  • Launched January 2009
Nikon S7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced February 2015
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Canon A480 vs Nikon S7000 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon A480 versus Nikon S7000, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the A480 (10MP) and S7000 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A480 was launched 7 years before the S7000 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A480 matches up vs the S7000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Nikon S7000

 A480 S7000 

Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Canon A480

 S7000 A480 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2009More modern by 73 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k115kClearer screen (+345k dot)

Common features in the Canon A480 and Nikon S7000

 A480 S7000 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon A480 vs Nikon S7000 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A480 offers outer 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) whilst the Nikon S7000 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the A480 against the S7000.

Canon A480 vs Nikon S7000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A480 and S7000 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon A480 vs Nikon S7000 top view buttons comparison

Canon A480 vs Nikon S7000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A480 and S7000.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S7000 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged A480 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A480 vs Nikon S7000 sensor size comparison

Canon A480 vs Nikon S7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A480 vs Nikon S7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A480 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S7000 as a Portrait photography camera
25
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A480 Street photography factors
Nikon S7000 Street photography factors
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others (165g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A480 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S7000 Sports photography highlights
16
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A480 Travel photography features
Nikon S7000 Travel photography features
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
bad battery (180 per charge)
heavier than others (165 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A480 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S7000 Landscape photography highlights
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery (180 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A480
Vlogging with Nikon S7000
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
heavier than others (165 grams)
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Canon A480 vs Nikon S7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A480 and Nikon S7000
 Canon PowerShot A480Nikon Coolpix S7000
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A480 Nikon Coolpix S7000
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-15 2015-02-10
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
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) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 115k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 9.2fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.70 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 140 gr (0.31 lb) 165 gr (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") 99 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 180 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $210 $280