Canon A480 vs Samsung ST600
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Canon A480 vs Samsung ST600 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)
- 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
Photography Glossary 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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2010 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 11 months |
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+1") |
| Display resolution | 1152k |  | 115k | Crisper 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 type | Fixed |  | 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.
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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A480 and ST600 is 94 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Canon A480 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A480 | Samsung 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 |