Canon A495 vs Canon A800

Here, we are contrasting the Canon A495 versus Canon A800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the A800 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A495 was launched 12 months before the A800 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A495 scores versus the A800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A495 and Canon PowerShot A800. The complete galleries are available at Canon A495 Gallery and Canon A800 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A495 provides external dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Canon A800 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the A495 against the A800.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A495 and A800 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A495 and A800.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you would want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged A495 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.