Canon A495 vs Canon SD4500 IS
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Canon A495 vs Canon SD4500 IS Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 36-360mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 190g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2011
- Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S

Canon A495 vs Canon SD4500 IS Overview
In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon A495 versus Canon SD4500 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the SD4500 IS (10MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The A495 was released 18 months before the SD4500 IS which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A495 scores against the SD4500 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A495 vs Canon SD4500 IS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A495 & Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A495 Gallery & Canon SD4500 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Canon SD4500 IS
A495 | SD4500 IS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Canon A495
SD4500 IS | A495 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 18 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A495 and Canon SD4500 IS
A495 | SD4500 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Canon A495 vs Canon SD4500 IS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A495 offers exterior measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Canon SD4500 IS has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A495 versus Canon SD4500 IS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the A495 compared to the SD4500 IS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A495 and SD4500 IS is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Canon SD4500 IS Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A495 and SD4500 IS.
Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you should always factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged A495 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A495 vs Canon SD4500 IS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A495 vs Canon SD4500 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A495 | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A495 | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS |
Also called as | - | Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-01-05 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 36-360mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.4-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 115 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175 gr (0.39 lb) | 190 gr (0.42 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | 2 x AA | NB-9L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $109 | $300 |