Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot A480 and Casio EXILIM Zoom EX-Z280

Comparison of Canon PowerShot A480 and Casio EXILIM Zoom EX-Z280 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot A480 ×
Casio EXILIM Zoom EX-Z280 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot A480Casio EXILIM Zoom EX-Z280
BrandCanonCasio
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.casio-intl.com/asia/en/dc/
Model numberA480EX-Z280
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20092009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9298
Width (mm)3120
Height (mm)6255
Weight (g)140114
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1012.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.691.54
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)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2240(9.0 mp other)
  • 4000 x 2656(10.6 mp other)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 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
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom Lens, 7 elements in 6 groupsEXILIM Optical; 7 elements in 6 groups, including aspherical element
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)37.00 - 122.0026.00 - 104.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.006.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.34
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.330.17 - 0.38
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5015
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 505 - 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: Spot, Multi or Tracking
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.7
Rear display resolution (dots)115,000114,960
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)108
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • day white fluorescent
  • daylight
  • daylight fluorescent
  • overcast
  • shade
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
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 Macro39 "Best Shot" scene modes, Make-up Shot, Dynamic Photo
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)Approx. 0.5 to 13.8 ft (W), 2 to 6.2 ft (T)
Max flash sync (s)1/500-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-35
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 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)470-
Battery form factor2 x AAProprietary NP-80
Usable battery types
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables
  • nimh rechargeables
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA Alkaline disposables1 x Proprietary NP-80 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.EXILIM Engine 4.0, CCD-shift Image Stabilization, 720p HD movies, YouTube Movies.



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