Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot A480 and Casio EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z850

Comparison of Canon PowerShot A480 and Casio EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z850 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot A480 ×
Casio EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z850 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot A480Casio EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z850
BrandCanonCasio
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.casio-intl.com/asia/en/dc/
Model numberA480EX-Z850
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20092006
Tripod mount+-
Length (mm)9289
Width (mm)3124
Height (mm)6259
Weight (g)140130
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)108.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/1.8 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0738.2
Sensor width (mm)6.177.18
Sensor height (mm)4.555.32
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.692.2
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 3:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
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)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 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 formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVI (MPEG-4)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom Lens, 7 elements in 6 groups-
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)37.00 - 122.0038.00 - 114.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.007.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.33
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.330.12 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5040
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 5010 - 50
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom+-
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type5-point Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection9-point Contrast AF w/ free area switching
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder type-Optical
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder-+
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)115,000115,200
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)108
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 1600* (high sensitivity / anti-shake modes)
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • fixed (6 modes)
  • manual
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 151/6000 - 60
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AEMulti-pattern, centre weighted, spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority-+
Shutter priority-+
Full manual exposure-+
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Long Shutter, Super Macro34 "Best Shot" modes
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • manual flash on / off
  • slow-sync and red-eye reduction options.
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • high power flash
  • red eye reduction
  • soft flash
Flash range description30cm - 3.0m (W) / 2.0m (T)0.1 to 4.3 metres (W); 0.5 to 2.4 metres (T)
Max flash sync (s)1/500-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • s
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-8
Included memory type-built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Connections (extended)-
  • camera cradle
  • dc in
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)470-
Battery form factor2 x AAProprietary NP-40
Usable battery types
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables
  • nimh rechargeables
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA Alkaline disposables1 x Proprietary NP-40 Lithium Ion battery
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • canon software suite cd-rom
-
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresAvailable in blue, red, silver, and black.-



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