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Canon A495 vs Canon D30

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Canon PowerShot D30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36

Canon A495 vs Canon D30 Key Specs

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
  • Launched January 2010
Canon D30
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Canon D30

 A495 D30 

Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Canon A495

 D30 A495 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2010Newer by 49 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k115kClearer screen (+346k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Canon D30

 A495 D30 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A495 vs Canon D30 size comparison

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

Canon A495 vs Canon D30 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A495 vs Canon D30 sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Canon D30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Canon D30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 Portrait photography advice
Canon D30 Portrait photography advice
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
has manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 Street photography details
Canon D30 Street photography details
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 Sports photography factors
Canon D30 Sports photography factors
16
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 Travel photography features
Canon D30 Travel photography features
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
environment proof
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 Landscape photography factors
Canon D30 Landscape photography factors
22
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
44
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 Vlogging factors
Canon D30 Vlogging factors
21
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
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Canon A495 vs Canon D30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Canon D30
 Canon PowerShot A495Canon PowerShot D30
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