Canon A495 vs Canon SD980 IS
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Canon A495 vs Canon SD980 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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 150g - 100 x 53 x 23mm
- Launched August 2009
- Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
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Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon A495 and Canon SD980 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the SD980 IS (12MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A495 was announced 5 months later than the SD980 IS which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A495 matches up against the SD980 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Canon SD980 IS
| A495 | SD980 IS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Canon A495
| SD980 IS | A495 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A495 and Canon SD980 IS
| A495 | SD980 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2010 |  | August 2009 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Canon A495 vs Canon SD980 IS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon A495 comes with external 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) while the Canon SD980 IS has specifications of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the A495 against the SD980 IS.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A495 and SD980 IS is 93 and 95 respectively.
Canon A495 vs Canon SD980 IS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A495 and SD980 IS.
To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SD980 IS to produce extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively.
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Canon A495 vs Canon SD980 IS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A495 | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A495 | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS |
| Other name | - | Digital IXUS 200 IS |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-01-05 | 2009-08-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | 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 | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 115k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/3000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 6.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 175 gr (0.39 lb) | 150 gr (0.33 lb) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" 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-6L |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $109 | - |