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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A495

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot A495 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A495 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
Canon A495
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A495 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Canon A3200 IS versus Canon A495, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are manufactured by Canon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the A3200 IS (14MP) and A495 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A3200 IS was revealed 13 months later than the A495 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A3200 IS matches up against the A495 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Canon A495

 A3200 IS A495 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Canon A3200 IS

 A495 A3200 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Canon A495

 A3200 IS A495 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A495 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A3200 IS offers physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Canon A495 has sizing of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A3200 IS versus Canon A495 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A3200 IS versus the A495.

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A495 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and A495 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A495 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A495 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and A495.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon A3200 IS to render greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent A3200 IS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A495 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A495 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A495 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography info
Canon A495 Portrait photography info
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good resolution (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography information
Canon A495 Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon A495 as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography details
Canon A495 Travel photography details
72
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3200 IS
Landscape photography with Canon A495
42
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Canon A495 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
21
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon A495 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Canon A495
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISCanon PowerShot A495
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Canon PowerShot A495
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 37-122mm (3.3x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149g (0.33 lb) 175g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-8L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $230 $109