Canon A480 vs Sony TX20
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![Canon PowerShot A480 front Canon PowerShot A480 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-A480/Canon-A480-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX20/Sony-TX20-front.jpg)
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Canon A480 vs Sony TX20 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Revealed February 2012
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Canon A480 vs Sony TX20 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Canon A480 and Sony TX20, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the A480 (10MP) and TX20 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The A480 was unveiled 4 years before the TX20 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A480 scores versus the TX20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon A480 vs Sony TX20 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A480 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The full galleries are available at Canon A480 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Sony TX20
A480 | TX20 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Canon A480
TX20 | A480 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 37 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper screen (+807k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A480 and Sony TX20
A480 | TX20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Canon A480 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A480 provides outside measurements of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check the Canon A480 and Sony TX20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the A480 compared to the TX20.
![Canon A480 vs Sony TX20 size comparison Canon A480 vs Sony TX20 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A480-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX20-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A480 and TX20 is 94 and 96 respectively.
![Canon A480 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison Canon A480 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A480-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX20-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon A480 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A480 and TX20.
To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony TX20 to render extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older A480 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
![Canon A480 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison Canon A480 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A480-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX20-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A480 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A480 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A480 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A480-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX20-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon A480 vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A480 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot A480 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-01-15 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 5 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 115 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140g (0.31 lbs) | 133g (0.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $210 | $330 |