Canon A480 vs Samsung ST65

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon A480 versus Samsung ST65, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the A480 (10MP) and ST65 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A480 was announced 24 months earlier than the ST65 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A480 grades vs the ST65 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A480 and Samsung ST65. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A480 Gallery and Samsung ST65 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A480 provides external dimensions of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST65 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Canon A480 versus Samsung ST65 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A480 and the ST65.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A480 and ST65 is 94 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A480 and ST65.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung ST65 to produce extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older A480 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.