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Canon PowerShot A480 reviews
You can find here the most interesting reviews / ratings from the well-known expert sites about the Canon PowerShot A480 Camera. Here are the reviewers:
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- 25 August 2009 - |
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- 24 June 2009 - |
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- 3 |
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- 09 June 2009 - |
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- 3.5 |
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- 30 March 2009 - |
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- 0 |
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- 27 March 2009 - |
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- 3 |
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- 19 March 2009 - |
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- 0 |
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- 17 March 2009 - |
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- 4.5 |
DigitalCameraReview 's conclusion / rating - 25 August 2009 |
“ When veteran photographers think of entry-level cameras, they often tend to dismiss such cameras because they are cheaply made and generally designed for amateurs. That's too bad, because inexpensive doesn't necessarily mean inadequate. The cameras many famous photographers carried during the first half of the twentieth century were actually pretty basic image making tools -especially when compared to today's digitals with auto exposure and auto focus. The mechanical cameras used by earlier generations of photographers were cumbersome and slow, but that didn't stop Life magazine photojournalists, Magnum shooters, and F64 club members from creating some of the most enduring and expressive art of the twentieth century.
With the PowerShot A480 there really isn't anything new or exciting to discuss, but there really isn't anything to complain about, either. After two weeks of carrying the A480 around with me pretty much full time I believe that this digicam does more than any other camera in its class - and it does it very well for less than a hundred and thirty bucks. The A480 is fairly basic, but it delivers consistently and dependably decent images with only minimal input from the individual behind the camera... ”
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- 0 |
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CNET 's conclusion / rating - 24 June 2009 |
“ It's tough getting overly critical about a camera as inexpensive as the Canon PowerShot A480. It really is enough, at least to me, that it's small, attractive, and produces decent photos at this price point, and without any real skill or effort required on the part of the photographer. However, if you're expecting more than just snapshot photos, I'd save up for something else... ”
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MacWorld 's conclusion / rating - 09 June 2009 |
“ If you’re a tripod-shooter, a steady-handed photographer, or just want a bargain-bin camera with good image quality, the PowerShot A480 is worth a look. Its lack of image stabilization and some modes, however, may cause action photographers to pass it up... ”
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DPInterface 's conclusion / rating - 30 March 2009 |
“ The Canon PowerShot A480 is a 10 megapixel entry-level camera which I can recommend. There’s a 3.3X optical zoom lens, very good battery life, a 2.5 inch LCD with good visibility and point-and-shoot operation with a good amount of scene modes. The camera comes with a decent “starter” memory card which is useful for beginners (but not huge or sufficient for everyone).
The PowerShot A480 takes everything that made the old A470 great, throws in 2 additional megapixels and a new, sleeker design. The camera also has a nice macro mode and improved VGA 30 FPS movie mode (up from 20 FPS). Unfortunately, it also shares some of its predecessor’s downsides; namely the LCD lacking resolution and no optical image stabilization.
Performance on the A480 was snappy too; save for the drop in continuous shooting frame rate thanks to the larger file sizes here. Image quality was overall good – pictures are usable till ISO 400, there’s redeye removal and low distortion. I did notice some color fringing, however, so take note.
The Canon PowerShot A480 is one of the best entry-level/budget cameras out there – good image quality, movie mode, performance and battery life with very little compromise. The camera’s cons: low LCD resolution, slow continuous shooting mode and lack of optical image stabilization are in fact ‘cons’ that all low cost cameras share... ”
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InfoSync 's conclusion / rating - 27 March 2009 |
“ When we think of an entry-level compact, we tend to think “cheap”, “amateurish” and “inadequate.” That’s from the eyes of an advanced shooter. However, the 10-megapixel Canon PowerShot A480 will impress a wide array of consumers. It’s a little powerhouse stocked with some burly manual controls, a great menu system, and it flaunts an eccentric new body design available in fetching two-tone color combinations. The PowerShot A480 matched the PowerShot A1100 IS in many image performance tests, though its lack of Image Stabilization led to a loss of focus in low light. The zoom is tiny, the LCD is basic and external controls are minimal, but all of the magic lies on the inside of the PowerShot A480. If you’re a beginner on a budget, the Canon PowerShot A480 is one of the best options out there... ”
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Steves Digicams 's conclusion / rating - 19 March 2009 |
“ The PowerShot A480 is Canon's newest entry-level model, and takes on a new look from its predecessor the A470. Sporting a 10-Megapixel imaging sensor, advanced face detection software, 3.3x optical zoom lens and a 2.5-inch LCD screen; Canon has put together a nice feature set for a camera in this price range. This fully automatic model is incredibly easy to use, even if you have never picked up a digital camera before.
The new shape of the A480 makes it very easy to hang on to. Since the body is slightly thicker on the right side, I had not problems operating the camera with just one hand. All of the controls lay nicely under your thumb, giving you complete control over the available options. The 4-way controller offers effortless navigation through the well thought out menu system. Taking up most of the back is a 2.5-inch LCD screen. This display is used for framing and viewing all of your images since there is no optical viewfinder. It is easy to see in most lighting conditions, including sunny days. However, we did see significant glare when a strong light is beating directly on to the screen. With only 115,000 pixels of resolution, you will not see a great amount of detail when reviewing you stored photos on the LCD.
The Canon PowerShot A480 is an excellent choice for anyone looking to enter the digital camera market. With a full list of options like a 10-Megapixel imaging sensor, advanced face detection and 3.3x optical zoom lens; you will not find another model with more features in this price range. It is easy enough for anyone in the home of office to use, including kids and grandparents with no previous camera experience. With a MSRP of US$129.99, you can't go wrong with quality and features of this camera... ”
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PhotographyBLOG 's conclusion / rating - 17 March 2009 |
“ The Canon Powershot A480 is a refreshingly simple, back-to-basics camera that eschews the recent trend of auto-everything modes in favour of a more holistic approach. This isn't the camera for you if you want smile and blink-detection, face recognition and tracking, Intelligent Auto and other hand-holding modes. Instead the A480 offers a relatively simple but proven 9-face-detection system with 5 AF points, or the time-honoured method of a single central AF point combined with a half-press of the shutter button to lock the focus, in combination with the traditional Auto, Program and 15 different scene modes. The lack of an optical stabilisation system is a more regrettable omission, although as this camera's target audience is likely to take most pictures outdoors in bright sunlight, it's not as serious as it sounds in practice.
The Canon Powershot A480's simplicity hasn't been achieved by just stripping the camera of features - indeed, I was surprised at what has been inherited from the more expensive A-series models. Detailed shooting info and a histogram during playback, easy access to ISO speeds, the same intuitive menu system, 1cm super macro mode, and 200 shot battery life are all features that equal or even surpass what the A1100 / A2100 models offer, impressive when you consider they cost twice as much or more than the A480. The same thing can also be said about the build quality - Canon certainly haven't skimped in this department, despite the budget price-tag.
The move to more megapixels - up to 10 from the A470's 7.1 - thankfully hasn't come at the cost of image quality, although the A480 still suffers from less than stellar images in low-light due to obvious noise appearing at ISO 400 and faster. Other key disappointments include the low-resolution LCD screen, an agonizingly slow continuous shooting speed of 0.8fps, and an annoying flash recycle time of around 4 seconds. Disappointingly for UK buyers, the launch price has shot up from £99 to £129, although to be fair to Canon comparable price rises are happening across the industry as Sterling struggles against the Yen.
Overall the Canon Powershot A480 is an easy-to-use and well-balanced camera that produces good photos, making it an excellent choice for the first-time camera buyer. It may even find its way into the pockets of more experienced photographers looking for a straight-forward point-and-shoot that won't break the bank... ”
PhotographyBLOG's rating: |
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- 4.5 |
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