Canon A495 vs Canon S95

Below is a extended review of the Canon A495 vs Canon S95, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Canon. The image resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the S95 (10MP) is very well matched but the A495 (1/2.3") and S95 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The A495 was introduced 10 months earlier than the S95 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A495 matches up against the S95 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A495 & Canon PowerShot S95. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A495 Gallery & Canon S95 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A495 has outer dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Canon S95 has proportions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A495 and the S95.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A495 and S95 is 93 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A495 and S95.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The A495 has the tinier sensor which should make getting bokeh more challenging. The older A495 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.