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Canon A480 vs Samsung ST700

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A480 front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Canon A480 vs Samsung ST700 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
  • Released January 2009
Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Canon A480 vs Samsung ST700 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Canon A480 versus Samsung ST700, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the A480 (10MP) and ST700 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A480 was launched 24 months earlier than the ST700 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A480 grades versus the ST700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Samsung ST700

 A480 ST700 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Canon A480

 ST700 A480 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A480 and Samsung ST700

 A480 ST700 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon A480 vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon A480 has got exterior measurements of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST700 has specifications of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A480 versus Samsung ST700 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the A480 versus the ST700.

Canon A480 vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A480 and ST700 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Canon A480 vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison

Canon A480 vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A480 and ST700.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung ST700 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older A480 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon A480 vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison

Canon A480 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A480 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A480 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Portrait photography camera
25
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A480 Street photography information
Samsung ST700 Street photography information
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
50
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A480 Sports photography details
Samsung ST700 Sports photography details
16
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A480
Travel photography with Samsung ST700
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
71
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A480 Landscape photography information
Samsung ST700 Landscape photography information
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A480 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST700 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
30
good maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Canon A480 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A480 and Samsung ST700
 Canon PowerShot A480Samsung ST700
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A480 Samsung ST700
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-15 2011-01-05
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 5 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal -
Storage slots One One
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