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Canon A480 vs Sony W320

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A480 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon A480 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Canon A480
(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
Sony W320
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Sony W320

 A480 W320 

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Canon A480

 W320 A480 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 11 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A480 and Sony W320

 A480 W320 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A480 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A480 and W320 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Canon A480 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A480 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Canon A480 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A480 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A480 Portrait photography advice
Sony W320 Portrait photography advice
25
high flash sync (1/500s)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A480 Street photography features
Sony W320 Street photography features
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A480 Sports photography info
Sony W320 Sports photography info
16
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A480
Travel photography with Sony W320
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A480 Landscape photography features
Sony W320 Landscape photography features
22
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
33
decently wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A480 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W320 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
26
decently wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Canon A480 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A480 and Sony W320
 Canon PowerShot A480Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
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