1. After comparing both cameras we came to the conclusion that Canon A1100IS is a better camera. Although offer same megapixels Canon A1100IS offer Image Stabilization that does not let the picture blur when your hand moves a bit so its very helpful especially while taking picture when you are moving, or in a car or train etc.
  2. A1100 offer better optical zoom that is 4x as compare to 3.3x for Canon A480, optical zoom is very important for taking pictures of distant objects
  3. It offers better lower aperture that is helpful for getting better portraits, better flash range and it takes pictures faster than Canon A480.
  4. Canon A480 offers optical viewfinder that you can use when you do not want to use LCD for taking pictures, that happens when you want to save some battery.

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