Canon A480 vs Pentax W80

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Canon A480 vs Pentax W80

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
10.0 megapixels
37.00mm - 122.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon A480 Review.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Pentax W80 Review.

Succeeded by the Pentax W90
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Differences

Canon A480 advantages over Pentax W80

Less expensive
$130 vs $300 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

470 vs 170 shots
Capture more photos
Longer exposure
15 vs 4 sec
Long exposures for night shots

Pentax W80 advantages over Canon A480

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
More dots on screen
230k vs 115k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
12.1 vs 10.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Wider angle lens
28 mm vs 37 mm
Capture more of the scene
Higher extended ISO
6400 vs 1600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Neither provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Canon A480, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Canon A480 First Shots

We haven’t finished our review of the Pentax W80, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Pentax W80 First Shots

The Competition

Compared to Pentax W60

Canon A480

Pentax W60

$102
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

$330
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Manual focus

Compare Canon A480 vs Pentax W60

Pentax W80

Pentax W60

$280
1/2.3 inch

More pixels

$330
1/2.3 inch

Longer stills battery life

Compare Pentax W80 vs Pentax W60

Compared to Olympus 550WP

Canon A480

Olympus 550WP

$102
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

$180
1/2.33 inch

Thinner
More dots on screen

Compare Canon A480 vs Olympus 550WP

Pentax W80

Olympus 550WP

$280
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
More telephoto lens reach

$180
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive

Compare Pentax W80 vs Olympus 550WP

Compared to Samsung SL820

Canon A480

Samsung SL820

$102
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Longer exposure

$199
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Thinner

Compare Canon A480 vs Samsung SL820

Pentax W80

Samsung SL820

$280
1/2.3 inch

Manual focus
Higher extended ISO

$199
1/2.3 inch

HDMI out
Shoots 60p video

Compare Pentax W80 vs Samsung SL820

Compared to Olympus Tough-3000

Canon A480

Olympus Tough-3000

$102
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

$140
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Thinner

Compare Canon A480 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Pentax W80

Olympus Tough-3000

$280
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Manual focus

$140
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
HDMI out

Compare Pentax W80 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Compared to Pentax H90

Canon A480

Pentax H90

$102
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

$180
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Manual focus

Compare Canon A480 vs Pentax H90

Pentax W80

Pentax H90

$280
1/2.3 inch

$180
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Pentax W80 vs Pentax H90

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