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Canon A495 vs Canon S200

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Canon PowerShot S200 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38

Canon A495 vs Canon S200 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Canon S200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Canon A495 vs Canon S200 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon A495 and Canon S200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are offered by Canon. The resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the S200 (10MP) is fairly similar but the A495 (1/2.3") and S200 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor size.

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The A495 was launched 5 years earlier than the S200 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A495 grades versus the S200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Canon S200

 A495 S200 

Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Canon A495

 S200 A495 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2010More recent by 50 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k115kSharper display (+346k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Canon S200

 A495 S200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon A495 vs Canon S200 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A495 features outer 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 S200 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A495 versus the S200.

Canon A495 vs Canon S200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A495 and S200 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Canon S200 top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Canon S200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A495 and S200.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The A495 has the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging. The older A495 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon A495 vs Canon S200 sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Canon S200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Canon S200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 Portrait photography info
Canon S200 Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
focusing manually
offers face detect focusing
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 Street photography info
Canon S200 Street photography info
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A495
Sports photography with Canon S200
16
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
32
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A495
Travel photography with Canon S200
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
features focus by touch
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 Landscape photography info
Canon S200 Landscape photography info
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
46
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 Vlogging details
Canon S200 Vlogging details
21
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone socket
33
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Canon A495 vs Canon S200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Canon S200
 Canon PowerShot A495Canon PowerShot S200
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A495 Canon PowerShot S200
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2014-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Digic 5
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 surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 115k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 181 grams (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $109 $293