Canon A495 vs Canon SX120 IS
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Canon A495 vs Canon SX120 IS Key Specs
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- 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
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- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
- 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
- Introduced August 2009
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Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon A495 and Canon SX120 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Canon. The image resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the SX120 IS (10MP) is very similar but the A495 (1/2.3") and SX120 IS (1/2.5") offer totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A495 was revealed 5 months later than the SX120 IS so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A495 matches up versus the SX120 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A495 and Canon PowerShot SX120 IS. The full galleries are available at Canon A495 Gallery and Canon SX120 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Canon SX120 IS
| A495 | SX120 IS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Canon A495
| SX120 IS | A495 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A495 and Canon SX120 IS
| A495 | SX120 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2010 |  | August 2009 | Similar generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Canon A495 vs Canon SX120 IS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A495 comes with external measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Canon SX120 IS has proportions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A495 and Canon SX120 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the A495 compared to the SX120 IS.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A495 and SX120 IS is 93 and 87 respectively.
Canon A495 vs Canon SX120 IS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A495 and SX120 IS.
To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The A495 uses the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult.
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Canon A495 vs Canon SX120 IS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A495 | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A495 | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-01-05 | 2009-08-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Digic 4 |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 36-360mm (10.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/2.8-4.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 6.3 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 115 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2500 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/500 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 175 grams (0.39 lbs) | 285 grams (0.63 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") |
| 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 ID | 2 x AA | 2 x AA |
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $109 | $249 |