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Canon A495 vs Canon SX150 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Canon A495 vs Canon SX150 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
  • Launched January 2010
Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Old Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX160 IS
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Canon A495 vs Canon SX150 IS Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Canon A495 versus Canon SX150 IS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Canon. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and SX150 IS (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A495 was brought out 3 years before the SX150 IS which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A495 grades against the SX150 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Canon SX150 IS

 A495 SX150 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Canon A495

 SX150 IS A495 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2010More modern by 28 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Canon SX150 IS

 A495 SX150 IS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon A495 vs Canon SX150 IS Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A495 comes with exterior 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) and the Canon SX150 IS has sizing of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Canon A495 versus Canon SX150 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A495 against the SX150 IS.

Canon A495 vs Canon SX150 IS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A495 and SX150 IS is 93 and 86 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Canon SX150 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Canon SX150 IS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The picture below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A495 and SX150 IS.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX150 IS to resolve extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged A495 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon A495 vs Canon SX150 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Canon SX150 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Canon SX150 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 Portrait photography factors
Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography factors
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
42
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 Street photography features
Canon SX150 IS Street photography features
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (306 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A495
Sports photography with Canon SX150 IS
16
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (130 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 Travel photography advice
Canon SX150 IS Travel photography advice
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
64
lighter than others in class (306 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (130 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A495
Landscape photography with Canon SX150 IS
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
46
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery (130 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 Vlogging details
Canon SX150 IS Vlogging details
21
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (306g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Canon A495 vs Canon SX150 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Canon SX150 IS
 Canon PowerShot A495Canon PowerShot SX150 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A495 Canon PowerShot SX150 IS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-05 2012-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 1
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 28-336mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 306 grams (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8")
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 life - 130 photographs
Type of battery - AA
Battery model 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/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $109 $249