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Canon A495 vs Canon SX230 HS

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38

Canon A495 vs Canon SX230 HS 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Replaced the Canon SX210 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX240 HS
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Canon A495 vs Canon SX230 HS Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Canon SX230 HS

 A495 SX230 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Canon A495

 SX230 HS A495 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 18 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k115kClearer screen (+346k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Canon SX230 HS

 A495 SX230 HS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon A495 vs Canon SX230 HS Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A495 vs Canon SX230 HS size comparison

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

Canon A495 vs Canon SX230 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Canon SX230 HS Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon A495 vs Canon SX230 HS sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Canon SX230 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Canon SX230 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A495
Portrait photography with Canon SX230 HS
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
you can focus manually
has face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 Street photography information
Canon SX230 HS Street photography information
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (223g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 Sports photography factors
Canon SX230 HS Sports photography factors
16
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 Travel photography details
Canon SX230 HS Travel photography details
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
61
lighter than competition (223g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery (210 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 Landscape photography features
Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography features
22
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
41
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery (210 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX230 HS as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
34
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (223g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Canon A495 vs Canon SX230 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Canon SX230 HS
 Canon PowerShot A495Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A495 Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 28-392mm (14.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - PureColor II TG TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 223 grams (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 - 210 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $109 $399