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Canon A480 vs Sony TX66

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A480 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Canon A480 vs Sony TX66 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Canon A480 vs Sony TX66 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Canon A480 vs Sony TX66, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the A480 (10MP) and TX66 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A480 was revealed 4 years prior to the TX66 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A480 matches up vs the TX66 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Sony TX66

 A480 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Canon A480

 TX66 A480 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 37 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display size3.3"2.5"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1230k115kSharper display (+1115k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A480 and Sony TX66

 A480 TX66 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon A480 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A480 features 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) and the Sony TX66 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the A480 vs the TX66.

Canon A480 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A480 and TX66 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Canon A480 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Canon A480 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A480 and TX66.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony TX66 to render more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A480 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A480 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Canon A480 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A480 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A480 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Portrait photography camera
25
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
manual focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A480
Street photography with Sony TX66
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A480 Sports photography information
Sony TX66 Sports photography information
16
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (250 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A480
Travel photography with Sony TX66
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
72
better than average battery power (250 per charge)
boasts focus by touch
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A480
Landscape photography with Sony TX66
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
51
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
better than average battery power (250 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A480 Vlogging information
Sony TX66 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
36
really wide (26mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
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Canon A480 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A480 and Sony TX66
 Canon PowerShot A480Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A480 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-15 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 5 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 gr (0.31 lb) 109 gr (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots
Style of battery - 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 recording
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $210 $350