Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot A480 and Pentax Optio W10

Comparison of Canon PowerShot A480 and Pentax Optio W10 [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax Optio W10 ×
Canon PowerShot A480 ×
General
ModelPentax Optio W10Canon PowerShot A480
BrandPentaxCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberW10A480
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20062009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10792
Width (mm)2331
Height (mm)5562
Weight (g)155140
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)610
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7128.07
Sensor width (mm)5.766.17
Sensor height (mm)4.294.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.051.69
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.1-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (QuickTime MotionJPEG)AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensPENTAX power zoomCanon Zoom Lens, 7 elements in 6 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 114.0037.00 - 122.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)9.006.00
Zoom ratio (x)33.3
Aperture range (f)0.25 - 0.300.17 - 0.33
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4050
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 601 - 50
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-point Contrast Detection5-point Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)115,000115,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)810
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800* (candle mode only)Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent light
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten light
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 41/2000 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesTTL multi-segmentEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesProgram, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Night scene, Surf & snow, Self-portrait, Food, Museum, Sport, Underwater, Underwater moviePortrait, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Long Shutter, Super Macro
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto + red-eye reduction
  • flash-off
  • flash-on
  • flash-on + red-eye reduction
  • soft flash
  • auto
  • manual flash on / off
  • slow-sync and red-eye reduction options.
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: Wide: 0.66 ft - 12 ft (0.2m - 3.6m); 1.64 ft - 9.8 ft (0.5m - 3m)30cm - 3.0m (W) / 2.0m (T)
Max flash sync (s)-1/500
Usable memory types
  • s
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)10-
Included memory typebuilt-in memory-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 1.1
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Connections (extended)
  • dc in
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.51-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.1-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)6-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.95-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.99-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.51-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.12-
Startup time (s)2.9-
Play -> record time (s)1.3-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)240470
Battery form factorProprietary D-LI82 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables
  • nimh rechargeables
Batteries included1 x Proprietary D-LI8 Lithium Ion rechargeable2 x AA Alkaline disposables
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • software s-sw48 (cd rom)
  • canon software suite cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresClass 8 Waterproof rating (submersible for up to five feet for a maximum of 30 minutes of continuous use).Available in blue, red, silver, and black.



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