Canon A495 vs Canon G9 X II
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Canon A495 vs Canon G9 X II Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe 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.
Canon A495 vs Canon G9 X II Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A495 & Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A495 Gallery & Canon G9 X II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Canon G9 X II
A495 | G9 X II |
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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Canon A495
G9 X II | A495 | |||
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Launched | January 2017 | January 2010 | Newer by 85 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 115k | Crisper display (+925k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A495 and Canon G9 X II
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon A495 vs Canon G9 X II Specifications
Canon PowerShot A495 | Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II | |
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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 |