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Canon A480 vs Sony TX7

Portability
94 Imaging
33 Features
13 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A480 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95 Imaging
33 Features
34 Overall
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Canon A480 vs Sony TX7 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon A480 vs Sony TX7 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon A480 versus Sony TX7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A480 (10MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is relatively similar but the A480 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") posses different sensor size.

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The A480 was introduced 11 months before the TX7 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A480 matches up against the TX7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Sony TX7

		

		

			
 A480 TX7 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Canon A480

		

		

			
 TX7 A480 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 11 months
Screen dimensions3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution921k115kCrisper screen (+806k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon A480 and Sony TX7

		

		

			
 A480 TX7 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon A480 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A480 provides external dimensions of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check the Canon A480 versus Sony TX7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the A480 against the TX7.
Canon A480 vs Sony TX7 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A480 and TX7 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Canon A480 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A480 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A480 and TX7.
As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The A480 contains the bigger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh simpler. The more aged A480 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon A480 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A480 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A480 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon A480
Portrait photography with Sony TX7
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 flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.4")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon A480
Street photography with Sony TX7
47
 screen does not articulate
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
59
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 boasts touch to focus
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.4")
 lacks RAW support
 heavier than competition (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon A480
Sports photography with Sony TX7
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 low fps (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.4")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Canon A480 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX7 Travel photography highlights
50
 flash built-in
 no Timelapse mode
 low megapixels (10MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not great (37mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
59
 boasts touch to focus
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition (149g)
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A480 Landscape photography info
Sony TX7 Landscape photography info
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 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (37mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 tiny screen (2.5 inch)
 no manual control
 does not have image stabilization
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 no Timelapse mode
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 really wide (25mm)
 bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual exposure
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.4")
 lacks RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon A480 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony TX7 as a Vlogging camera
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 wide angle not great (37mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
 no microphone socket
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 really wide (25mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of external mic socket
 heavier than competition (149g)
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Canon A480 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A480 and Sony TX7
 Canon PowerShot A480Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A480 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-15 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 5 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format - AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 149 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $210 $300