Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot A480 and Casio EXILIM Zoom EX-Z9

Comparison of Canon PowerShot A480 and Casio EXILIM Zoom EX-Z9 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot A480 ×
Casio EXILIM Zoom EX-Z9 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot A480Casio EXILIM Zoom EX-Z9
BrandCanonCasio
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.casio-intl.com/asia/en/dc/
Model numberA480EX-Z9
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20092008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9293
Width (mm)3123
Height (mm)6255
Weight (g)140127
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)108.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0724.71
Sensor width (mm)6.175.76
Sensor height (mm)4.554.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.691.76
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 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 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
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVI (Motion JPEG), IMA-ADPCM
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom Lens, 7 elements in 6 groupsEXILIM Optical; 6 lenses in 5 groups, including aspherical lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)37.00 - 122.0038.00 - 113.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.006.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.33
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.330.19 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5040
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 5015 - 50
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type5-point Contrast Detect AF with Face DetectionContrast detect with face detection; Spot or Multi
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.6
Rear display resolution (dots)115,000114,960
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600* (High Sensitivity mode)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • day white fl
  • daylight
  • daylight fl
  • manual
  • overcast
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 151/2000 - 4
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, center weighted, spot by imaging element
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 Macro23 "Best Shot" scene modes
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
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red eye reduction
  • soft flash
Flash range description30cm - 3.0m (W) / 2.0m (T)Wide: 0.1 to 2.8 m; Tele: 0.4 to 1.5 m
Max flash sync (s)1/500-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-18
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 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)470-
Battery form factor2 x AAProprietary NP-60
Usable battery types
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables
  • nimh rechargeables
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA Alkaline disposables1 x Proprietary NP-60 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • canon software suite cd-rom
  • casio cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresAvailable in blue, red, silver, and black.-



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