Canon A480 vs Samsung GX-1S

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon A480 vs Samsung GX-1S, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the A480 (10MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the A480 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The A480 was announced 3 years after the GX-1S which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon A480 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A480 grades versus the GX-1S for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A480 & Samsung GX-1S. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A480 Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A480 has got external dimensions of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1S has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the A480 versus the GX-1S.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A480 and GX-1S is 94 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A480 and GX-1S.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A480 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Canon A480 will result in extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger A480 will have an advantage in sensor technology.