Canon A480 vs Sony W320
94 Imaging
33 Features
13 Overall
25
97 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
30
Canon A480 vs Sony W320 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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
- Released January 2010
Canon A480 vs Sony W320 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Canon A480 versus Sony W320, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A480 (10MP) and W320 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A480 was released 11 months earlier than the W320 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A480 matches up vs the W320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon A480 vs Sony W320 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A480 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The complete galleries are available at Canon A480 Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Sony W320
A480 | W320 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Canon A480
W320 | A480 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | January 2009 | More modern by 11 months | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 115k | Crisper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A480 and Sony W320
A480 | W320 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Canon A480 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A480 provides external 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 Sony W320 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A480 versus Sony W320 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A480 versus the W320.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A480 and W320 is 94 and 97 respectively.
Canon A480 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A480 and W320.
Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W320 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged A480 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Canon A480 vs Sony W320 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A480 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A480 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-01-15 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 5 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 115 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 1 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140g (0.31 lbs) | 117g (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $210 | $269 |