Canon A495 vs Canon D30
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Canon A495 vs Canon D30 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 218g - 109 x 68 x 28mm
- Launched February 2014

Canon A495 vs Canon D30 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Canon A495 versus Canon D30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Canon. The image resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the D30 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A495 was released 5 years prior to the D30 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A495 matches up against the D30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A495 vs Canon D30 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A495 & Canon PowerShot D30. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A495 Gallery & Canon D30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Canon D30
A495 | D30 |
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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Canon A495
D30 | A495 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 49 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+346k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A495 and Canon D30
A495 | D30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Canon A495 vs Canon D30 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A495 has got outside measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Canon D30 has dimensions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A495 versus Canon D30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the A495 vs the D30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A495 and D30 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Canon D30 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A495 and D30.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon D30 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A495 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

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Canon A495 vs Canon D30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A495 | Canon PowerShot D30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A495 | Canon PowerShot D30 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2010-01-05 | 2014-02-12 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | DIGIC 4 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.9-4.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 115k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | PureColor II LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, on, slow sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
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 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175 grams (0.39 pounds) | 218 grams (0.48 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") |
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 | - | 300 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NB-6LH |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $109 | $329 |