Canon A480 vs Sony WX1

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon A480 vs Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A480 (10MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is pretty close but the A480 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The A480 was launched 6 months prior to the WX1 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A480 matches up against the WX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A480 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A480 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A480 provides outer measurements of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the A480 and the WX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A480 and WX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A480 and WX1.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The A480 offers the bigger sensor which will make achieving bokeh less difficult.