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Canon A480 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A480 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Canon A480 vs Samsung ST600 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon A480 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon A480 and Samsung ST600, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the A480 (10MP) and ST600 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A480 was introduced 11 months before the ST600 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A480 grades versus the ST600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Samsung ST600

 A480 ST600 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Canon A480

 ST600 A480 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 11 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1152k115kCrisper display (+1037k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A480 and Samsung ST600

 A480 ST600 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon A480 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon A480 offers exterior dimensions of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST600 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A480 and Samsung ST600 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A480 compared to the ST600.

Canon A480 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A480 and ST600 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon A480 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Canon A480 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The photograph below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A480 and ST600.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung ST600 to result in greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older A480 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A480 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Canon A480 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A480 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A480 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography advice
25
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A480 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A480 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST600 Sports photography advice
16
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A480
Travel photography with Samsung ST600
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
supports touch focus
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (150g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A480 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography info
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
44
fairly wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A480 Vlogging information
Samsung ST600 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
30
fairly wide (27mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (150g)
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Canon A480 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A480 and Samsung ST600
 Canon PowerShot A480Samsung ST600
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A480 Samsung ST600
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 4800
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3.5"
Display resolution 115 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 150 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 SLB07
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $210 $330