Comparison of Canon PowerShot A480 and Pentax Optio W30

Comparison of Canon PowerShot A480 and Pentax Optio W30 [S]ave

Attribute	Canon PowerShot A480 ×	Pentax Optio W30 ×
General
Model	Canon PowerShot A480	Pentax Optio W30
Brand	Canon	Pentax
Manufacturer url	https://www.usa.canon.com/	https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model number	A480	W30
Camera format	Compact	-
Release year (year)	2009	2007
Tripod mount	+	+
Length (mm)	92	107
Width (mm)	31	24
Height (mm)	62	53
Weight (g)	140	160
Waterproof	-	-
Successor	-	Pentax W60
Image Sensor
Sensor type	CCD	CCD
Effective megapixels (MP)	10	7.1
Sensor format	1/2.3 inch	1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)	28.07	24.71
Sensor width (mm)	6.17	5.76
Sensor height (mm)	4.55	4.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)	1.69	1.88
Aspect ratio	4:3, 16:9	4:3
Color filter type	RGBG	RGBG
Self-cleaning	-	-
Sensor shift image stabilization	-	-
On-sensor phase detect	-	-
Image Capture
Image resolution	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)	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) 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3) 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3) 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format	jpeg (exif 2.2)	jpeg (exif 2.2)
Video Capture
Can take movies	+	+
Movie resolution	320x240 640x480	320x240 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file format	AVI (Motion JPEG)	MOV (QuickTime Motion JPEG)
Composite video out	+	+
Ntsc/pal switchable video	+	+
Hd video out	-	-
Lens and Optics
Lens	Canon Zoom Lens, 7 elements in 6 groups	Pentax power zoom (11 elements, 9 groups, 3 asperical)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)	37.00 - 122.00	38.00 - 114.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)	6.00	9.00
Zoom ratio (x)	3.3	3
Aperture range (f)	0.17 - 0.33	0.25 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter	-	-
Min focus range (cm)	50	40
Macro focus range (cm)	1 - 50	1 - 60
Optical image stabilization	-	-
Digital zoom	+	+
Digital zoom values (x)	4	4
Auto Focus
Auto focus	+	+
Auto focus type	5-point Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection	9-point Contrast Detection with face recognition, spot, pan, and auto tracking modes
Auto focus assist light	+	-
Manual focus	-	+
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	LCD	LCD
Focus peaking	-	-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder	-	-
Rear display	+	+
Rear display size (inch)	2.5	2.5
Rear display resolution (dots)	115,000	115,000
Touchscreen	-	-
Articulating screen	-	-
Tilt swivel screen	-	-
Selfie screen	-	-
Max playback zoom (x)	10	8
Exposure
Iso settings	Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600	Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600* (Blur Reduction / Report modes only)
Auto iso mode	+	-
White balance settings	auto cloudy custom daylight fluorescent fluorescent h tungsten	auto daylight fluorescent manual shade tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)	1/2000 - 15	1/2000 - 4
Bulb mode	-	-
Exposure compensation	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes	Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE	Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure	+	+
Aperture priority	-	-
Shutter priority	-	-
Full manual exposure	-	-
Creative exposure modes	Portrait, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Long Shutter, Super Macro	Auto Picture, Program, Night Scene, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Underwater, Underwater Movie, Digital SR, Surf & Snow, Sport
Self timer (s)	2 10	2 10
High resolution composite	-	-
Flash
Built-in flash	+	+
Flash modes	auto manual flash on / off slow-sync and red-eye reduction options.	auto off on red-eye reduction soft flash
Flash range description	30cm - 3.0m (W) / 2.0m (T)	ISO Auto: Wide:11.8 ft (3.6m); Tele: 9.8 ft (3.0m)
Max flash sync (s)	1/500	-
Usable memory types	sd sdh	sd sdh
Dual card slots	-	-
Raw capture support	-	-
Included memory (MB)	-	21
Included memory type	-	Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi	-	-
NFC	-	-
Bluetooth	-	-
Built-in gps	-	-
Microphone jack	-	-
Headphone jack	-	-
External connections	usb 2.0 high speed	usb 1.1
Pictbridge compliant	+	+
Dpof compliant	+	+
Connections (extended)	-	dc in
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)	470	210
Battery form factor	2 x AA	Proprietary D-LI63
Usable battery types	alkaline lithium disposables nimh rechargeables	lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included	2 x AA Alkaline disposables	1 x Proprietary D-LI63 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)	-	+
Software
Included software	canon software suite cd-rom	software s-sw63 (cd rom)
Os compatibility	mac os windows	mac os windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features	Available in blue, red, silver, and black.	Enhanced waterproof construction allows it to be submerged down to ten feet for up to two hours.