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Canon A495 vs Canon SD1300 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon A495 vs Canon SD1300 IS 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
  • Released January 2010
Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Photography Glossary

Canon A495 vs Canon SD1300 IS Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon A495 versus Canon SD1300 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the SD1300 IS (12MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A495 was launched at a similar time to the SD1300 IS so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A495 scores against the SD1300 IS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 A495 SD1300 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Canon A495

 SD1300 IS A495 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Canon SD1300 IS

 A495 SD1300 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2010Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon A495 vs Canon SD1300 IS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A495 enjoys external dimensions 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 SD1300 IS has specifications of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the A495 compared to the SD1300 IS.

Canon A495 vs Canon SD1300 IS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A495 and SD1300 IS is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Canon SD1300 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Canon SD1300 IS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A495 and SD1300 IS.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SD1300 IS to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Canon A495 vs Canon SD1300 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Canon SD1300 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Canon SD1300 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A495
Portrait photography with Canon SD1300 IS
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 as a Street photography camera
Canon SD1300 IS as a Street photography camera
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 as a Sports photography camera
Canon SD1300 IS as a Sports photography camera
16
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 Travel photography factors
Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography factors
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 Landscape photography details
Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography details
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 Vlogging advice
Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging advice
21
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon A495 vs Canon SD1300 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Canon SD1300 IS
 Canon PowerShot A495Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A495 Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
Otherwise known as - IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2010-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 lb) 140g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $109 -