Canon A480 vs Olympus VG-110
94 Imaging
33 Features
13 Overall
25
97 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
29
Canon A480 vs Olympus VG-110 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
- Released February 2011
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images Canon A480 vs Olympus VG-110 Overview
Here is a thorough assessment of the Canon A480 versus Olympus VG-110, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A480 (10MP) and the VG-110 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A480 was released 3 years earlier than the VG-110 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A480 grades vs the VG-110 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Canon A480 vs Olympus VG-110 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A480 & Olympus VG-110. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A480 Gallery & Olympus VG-110 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Olympus VG-110
| A480 | VG-110 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Canon A480
| VG-110 | A480 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2011 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 25 months |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A480 and Olympus VG-110
| A480 | VG-110 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon A480 vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A480 offers outer 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 VG-110 has measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A480 versus Olympus VG-110 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the A480 vs the VG-110.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A480 and VG-110 is 94 and 97 respectively.
Canon A480 vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A480 and VG-110.
To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus VG-110 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older A480 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Canon A480 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and ViewFinder
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesStreet Comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthSports Comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banTravel Comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoLandscape Comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsVlogging Comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
Canon A480 vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A480 | Olympus VG-110 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Olympus |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A480 | Olympus VG-110 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2009-01-15 | 2011-02-08 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| 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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 5 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 27-108mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/2.9-6.5 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 115k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.70 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest 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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video format | - | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone 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 | 140 grams (0.31 lb) | 105 grams (0.23 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" 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 life | - | 170 images |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | LI-70B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $210 | $150 |