Canon A480 vs Nikon S7000
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Canon A480 vs Nikon S7000 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A480 vs Nikon S7000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A480 & Nikon Coolpix S7000. The complete galleries are available at Canon A480 Gallery & Nikon S7000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Nikon S7000
A480 | S7000 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Canon A480
S7000 | A480 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 73 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+345k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A480 and Nikon S7000
A480 | S7000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Canon A480 versus Nikon S7000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A480 vs Nikon S7000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A480 | Nikon Coolpix S7000 | |
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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 |