Canon A480 vs Sony TX5
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Canon A480 vs Sony TX5 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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
- Announced February 2010
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Here, we will be matching up the Canon A480 versus Sony TX5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A480 (10MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is relatively similar but the A480 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe A480 was revealed 13 months earlier than the TX5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A480 grades versus the TX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Sony TX5
| A480 | TX5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Canon A480
| TX5 | A480 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2010 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 13 months |
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A480 and Sony TX5
| A480 | TX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Canon A480 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider 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") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A480 versus the TX5.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A480 and TX5 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Canon A480 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A480 and TX5.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The A480 uses the bigger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh simpler. The more aged A480 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon A480 vs Sony TX5 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A480 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A480 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2009-01-15 | 2010-02-18 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 5 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.5-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 115 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 2.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/500s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | - | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 140 grams (0.31 lb) | 148 grams (0.33 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" 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 model | 2 x AA | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $210 | $239 |
