Canon A480 vs Samsung CL80
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Canon A480 vs Samsung CL80 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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Additionally referred to as ST5500
Canon A480 vs Samsung CL80 Overview
In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon A480 and Samsung CL80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the A480 (10MP) and CL80 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe A480 was revealed 11 months prior to the CL80 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A480 scores against the CL80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon A480 vs Samsung CL80 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A480 & Samsung CL80. The full galleries are available at Canon A480 Gallery & Samsung CL80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Samsung CL80
A480 | CL80 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Canon A480
CL80 | A480 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | January 2009 | Newer by 11 months | |
Display sizing | 3.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+1.2") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A480 and Samsung CL80
A480 | CL80 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Canon A480 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A480 features 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) whilst the Samsung CL80 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A480 and Samsung CL80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the A480 versus the CL80.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A480 and CL80 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Canon A480 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A480 and CL80.
To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung CL80 to offer greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged A480 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Canon A480 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A480 | Samsung CL80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot A480 | Samsung CL80 |
Also called as | - | ST5500 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-01-15 | 2010-01-06 |
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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4334 x 3256 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 4800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 5 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 3.7" |
Resolution of display | 115k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/500s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 pounds) | 160 gr (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 model | 2 x AA | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $210 | $400 |