Canon A495 vs Canon N Facebook ready

In this article, we are comparing the Canon A495 versus Canon N Facebook ready, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Canon. The resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the N Facebook ready (12MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A495 was announced 4 years before the N Facebook ready which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A495 scores vs the N Facebook ready with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A495 and Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A495 Gallery and Canon N Facebook ready Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A495 has got exterior 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 N Facebook ready has proportions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Canon A495 versus Canon N Facebook ready in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the A495 vs the N Facebook ready.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A495 and N Facebook ready is 93 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A495 and N Facebook ready.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon N Facebook ready to provide you with more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged A495 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.