Canon A480 vs Sony W530

Following is a detailed analysis of the Canon A480 versus Sony W530, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the A480 (10MP) and W530 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A480 was released 24 months prior to the W530 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A480 matches up versus the W530 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A480 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A480 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A480 comes with outer dimensions of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Canon A480 versus Sony W530 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A480 versus the W530.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A480 and W530 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Often, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A480 and W530.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W530 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged A480 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.