Canon A495 vs Canon G12
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Canon A495 vs Canon G12 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)
Canon A495 vs Canon G12 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Canon A495 versus Canon G12, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the G12 (10MP) is very comparable but the A495 (1/2.3") and G12 (1/1.7") offer different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe A495 was manufactured 12 months prior to the G12 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A495 scores vs the G12 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon A495 vs Canon G12 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A495 & Canon PowerShot G12. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A495 Gallery & Canon G12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Canon G12
A495 | G12 |
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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Canon A495
G12 | A495 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 12 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 2.8" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 115k | Sharper display (+346k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon A495 and Canon G12
A495 | G12 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Canon A495 vs Canon G12 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A495 provides physical 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) and the Canon G12 has specifications of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A495 versus Canon G12 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A495 versus the G12.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A495 and G12 is 93 and 83 respectively.
Canon A495 vs Canon G12 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A495 and G12.
As you can see, both cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor sizes. The A495 features the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult. The more aged A495 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon A495 vs Canon G12 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A495 | Canon PowerShot G12 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A495 | Canon PowerShot G12 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-05 | 2011-01-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 2.8 inches |
Resolution of display | 115k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (tunnel) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 7.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175g (0.39 pounds) | 401g (0.88 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 47 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 161 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 370 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | NB-7L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $109 | $600 |