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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon A495

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot A495 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon A495 Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
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 A3500 IS vs Canon A495 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon A3500 IS versus Canon A495, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both designed by Canon. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and A495 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was announced 3 years later than the A495 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A3500 IS grades versus the A495 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Canon A495

 A3500 IS A495 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 37 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Canon A3500 IS

 A495 A3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Canon A495

 A3500 IS A495 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon A495 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A3500 IS offers outside dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Canon A495 has sizing of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the A3500 IS and the A495.

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon A495 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and A495 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon A495 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon A495 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A3500 IS and A495.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon A3500 IS to produce greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher A3500 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon A495 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon A495 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon A495 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography advice
Canon A495 Portrait photography advice
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Street photography camera
Canon A495 as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than others (135g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Sports photography information
Canon A495 Sports photography information
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
16
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography information
Canon A495 Travel photography information
68
lighter than others (135 grams)
offers touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (200 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography information
Canon A495 Landscape photography information
42
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging advice
Canon A495 Vlogging advice
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really wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than others (135 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
21
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon A495 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Canon A495
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISCanon PowerShot A495
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Canon PowerShot A495
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2010-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 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 sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 175 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 life 200 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $115 $109