Canon A480 vs Samsung WB700

Its time to look closer at the Canon A480 and Samsung WB700, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the A480 (10MP) and WB700 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A480 was unveiled 23 months before the WB700 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon A480 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the A480 scores versus the WB700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A480 & Samsung WB700. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A480 Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon A480 comes with outside measurements 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 WB700 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A480 and Samsung WB700 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the A480 compared to the WB700.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A480 and WB700 is 94 and 98 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A480 and WB700.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB700 to produce greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older A480 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.