Canon A480 vs Sony W510

Following is a extensive review of the Canon A480 versus Sony W510, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A480 (10MP) and the W510 (12MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A480 was revealed 24 months before the W510 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A480 matches up versus the W510 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A480 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A480 Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A480 provides outside measurements of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony W510 has measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A480 versus Sony W510 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the A480 versus the W510.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A480 and W510 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A480 and W510.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W510 to result in more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged A480 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.