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Canon A495 vs Canon G9 X II

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58

Canon A495 vs Canon G9 X II Key Specs

Canon A495
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Canon G9 X II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Previous Model is Canon G9 X
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Canon A495 vs Canon G9 X II Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Canon A495 vs Canon G9 X II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Canon. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and G9 X II (20MP) and the A495 (1/2.3") and G9 X II (1") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The A495 was announced 8 years earlier than the G9 X II which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A495 grades against the G9 X II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Canon G9 X II

 A495 G9 X II 

Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Canon A495

 G9 X II A495 
LaunchedJanuary 2017January 2010Newer by 85 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k115kCrisper display (+925k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A495 and Canon G9 X II

 A495 G9 X II 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon A495 vs Canon G9 X II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon A495 provides external dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Canon G9 X II has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A495 vs Canon G9 X II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the A495 against the G9 X II.

Canon A495 vs Canon G9 X II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A495 and G9 X II is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Canon G9 X II top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Canon G9 X II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A495 and G9 X II.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A495 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon G9 X II will show extra detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged A495 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon A495 vs Canon G9 X II sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Canon G9 X II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Canon G9 X II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon G9 X II as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 Street photography highlights
Canon G9 X II Street photography highlights
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
has focus via touch
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 as a Sports photography camera
Canon G9 X II as a Sports photography camera
16
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes tracking autofocus
not so great battery pack (235 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 as a Travel photography camera
Canon G9 X II as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
78
lighter than competitors (206g)
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2)
not so great battery pack (235 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 Landscape photography features
Canon G9 X II Landscape photography features
22
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
70
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery pack (235 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 Vlogging factors
Canon G9 X II Vlogging factors
21
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
39
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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Canon A495 vs Canon G9 X II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Canon G9 X II
 Canon PowerShot A495Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A495 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2017-01-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - DIGIC 7
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 28-84mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/2-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 8.2 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, 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 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 206 gr (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 65
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 522
Other
Battery life - 235 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $109 $530