Canon has tried to cut throat of all other cameras in the market keeping in mind the increasing price and cost cutting inclination of the mass these days. And the low price of the camera speaks for the same. The price of this camera is almost half than its competitors and given this price, one cannot count for a lot of advanced options and for a frequent photographer, these features are more than enough , especially when they can save a fortune.
The A480 is a small compact camera. Its dimensions are 3.6x2.4x1.2 inches. The camera boasts of its high megapixels of 10 megapixels, which is considerable acceptable as compared to its low cost. Canon PowerShot A480 comes with a A4 powered battery that can survive almost 200 shots. Its image sensor size and type is 1/2.3-inch CCD. The camera comes in a range of four attractive colours: ravishing red, real blue, gorgeous silver and royal black. Its compact size and sleek body is something that is attracting customers. While you are on a trip, you can easily fit it in your jeans or pants as it is only about an inch in thickness.
In addition, PowerShot A480 also gives a stylish look, and when you are in a party, as you take out this camera to click photos, your friends are definitely going to eye and raise eyebrows. Some might even comment – “the stylish you and your stylish accessories”. The narrow lens (35mm-equivalent of 37mm) at the front gives A480 a cool look. Its optical zoom is 3.3x, which is generally a standard in other compact, small-sized cameras
The stylish front view of the A480 digital camera is spoiled by its plastic control buttons on back. The LCD screen is also quite small and the battery power is too low. This is what people are finding difficult to digest and make a deal.
However, for the common people who want to keep a camera for general purpose, eh features of this camera is more than enough. To add to the ease of the people, the menu options are very simple and easy to learn and get accustomed to. And to cater to its low battery life, you can ensure that you carry two NiMH AA rechargeable batteries to get uninterrupted shooting. Grab your unit at the earliest as the features Canon provide in this model at such low price is the bare minimum one can ask for.