Canon A495 vs Canon SX230 HS

Let's examine more closely at the Canon A495 versus Canon SX230 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the SX230 HS (12MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A495 was unveiled 18 months prior to the SX230 HS which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the A495 grades versus the SX230 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A495 and Canon PowerShot SX230 HS. The full galleries are available at Canon A495 Gallery and Canon SX230 HS Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A495 provides physical measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Canon SX230 HS has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A495 versus Canon SX230 HS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the A495 vs the SX230 HS.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A495 and SX230 HS is 93 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A495 and SX230 HS.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX230 HS to resolve more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged A495 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.