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Canon A480 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A480 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon A480 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Canon A480
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 62 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2009
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Canon A480 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon A480 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the A480 (10MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A480 was launched 4 years prior to the SP-620 UZ and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon A480 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A480 grades versus the SP-620 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 A480 SP-620 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Canon A480

 SP-620 UZ A480 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 36 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A480 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 A480 SP-620 UZ 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon A480 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A480 has external dimensions of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Olympus SP-620 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A480 vs the SP-620 UZ.

Canon A480 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A480 and SP-620 UZ is 94 and 78 respectively.

Canon A480 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon A480 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A480 and SP-620 UZ.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-620 UZ to show extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older A480 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A480 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Canon A480 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A480 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A480 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography factors
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above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A480 Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography highlights
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fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A480 Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography advice
16
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
48
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A480 Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography factors
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
61
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (525mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A480 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
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lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A480
Vlogging with Olympus SP-620 UZ
22
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
28
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Canon A480 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A480 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Canon PowerShot A480Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A480 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-15 2012-01-10
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 5 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 435g (0.96 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $210 $199