Canon A480 vs Olympus FE-25
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Canon A480 vs Olympus FE-25 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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 0
- No Video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2009
Canon A480 vs Olympus FE-25 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Canon A480 and Olympus FE-25, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A480 (10MP) and the FE-25 (10MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A480 was manufactured very close to the FE-25 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A480 scores vs the FE-25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon A480 vs Olympus FE-25 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A480 and Olympus FE-25. The entire galleries are available at Canon A480 Gallery and Olympus FE-25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Olympus FE-25
A480 | FE-25 | |||
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Display dimension | 2.5" | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.1") | |
Display resolution | 115k | 112k | Sharper display (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Canon A480
FE-25 | A480 |
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Common features in the Canon A480 and Olympus FE-25
A480 | FE-25 | |||
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Revealed | January 2009 | January 2009 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon A480 vs Olympus FE-25 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A480 offers physical dimensions of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Olympus FE-25 has specifications of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Check the Canon A480 and Olympus FE-25 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A480 compared to the FE-25.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A480 and FE-25 is 94 and 98 respectively.
Canon A480 vs Olympus FE-25 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The visual below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A480 and FE-25.
All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you will want to factor the release date of the products into consideration.
Canon A480 vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A480 vs Olympus FE-25 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A480 | Olympus FE-25 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot A480 | Olympus FE-25 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-01-15 | 2009-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2768 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 5 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | () |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 2.4" |
Screen resolution | 115k dot | 112k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/500s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140g (0.31 pounds) | - |
Dimensions | 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $210 | $15 |