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Canon A480 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A480 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon A480 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

Canon A480
(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
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon A480 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon A480 versus Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the A480 (10MP) and PL120 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A480 was released 24 months prior to the PL120 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A480 grades versus the PL120 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Samsung PL120

 A480 PL120 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Canon A480

 PL120 A480 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A480 and Samsung PL120

 A480 PL120 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon A480 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A480 has external dimensions of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung PL120 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A480 versus Samsung PL120 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the A480 versus the PL120.

Canon A480 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A480 and PL120 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Canon A480 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Canon A480 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A480 and PL120.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung PL120 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged A480 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A480 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Canon A480 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A480 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A480 Portrait photography advice
Samsung PL120 Portrait photography advice
25
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A480 Street photography factors
Samsung PL120 Street photography factors
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A480 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Sports photography camera
16
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A480 Travel photography info
Samsung PL120 Travel photography info
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A480 Landscape photography details
Samsung PL120 Landscape photography details
22
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
33
fast max aperture (f)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A480
Vlogging with Samsung PL120
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
31
fast max aperture (f)
comes with external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
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Canon A480 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A480 and Samsung PL120
 Canon PowerShot A480Samsung PL120
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A480 Samsung PL120
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-15 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 5 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) ()
Max aperture f/3.0-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) -
Dimensions 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal -
Card slots 1 -
Launch price $210 $150