Canon PowerShot A480 Camera Reviewed
March 30, 2009
The Canon PowerShot A480 (US$130) is an entry level point-and-shoot compact digital camera.
Features:
- 10 Megapixels
- 2.5-inch TFT color LCD
- 3.3x optical zoom
- ISO 80 to 3200
- SD, SDHC, MMC memory card slot
- Battery: AA x2
- USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B jack)
- NTSC/PAL video out
- Weight: 4.94 ounces
- Dimensions: 2.44 x 3.63 x 1.22 inches
InfoSync World gave the A480 a 63% (‘Good’) rating:
“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.” [InfoSync World | Canon PowerShot A480]
I noticed that Canon changed the form factor of its A400 series this time, and it’s looking good! If you need a fun camera that is relatively inexpensive, takes SD/SDHC memory cards, and is powered by AA batteries, the PowerShot A480 won’t disappoint.
Be sure to take a look at good quality rechargeable AA batteries and a smart fast charger also. These will help you enjoy your new A480 (or any AA battery power camera) to the fullest.
