Canon A1300 vs Canon A495

The following is a thorough analysis of the Canon A1300 versus Canon A495, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and A495 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was revealed 2 years after the A495 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the A1300 scores against the A495 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1300 & Canon PowerShot A495. The full galleries are provided at Canon A1300 Gallery & Canon A495 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A1300 provides external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Canon A495 has sizing of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A1300 against the A495.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and A495 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A1300 and A495.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon A1300 to provide more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher A1300 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.