Canon A495 vs Canon SX270 HS
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Canon A495 vs Canon SX270 HS 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
- Launched January 2010
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
- Announced March 2013
- Old Model is Canon SX260 HS
- Newer Model is Canon SX280 HS
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Following is a detailed overview of the Canon A495 vs Canon SX270 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the SX270 HS (12MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe A495 was announced 4 years earlier than the SX270 HS which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A495 scores against the SX270 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Canon SX270 HS
| A495 | SX270 HS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Canon A495
| SX270 HS | A495 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | March 2013 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 39 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 115k | Sharper screen (+346k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A495 and Canon SX270 HS
| A495 | SX270 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon A495 vs Canon SX270 HS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A495 provides exterior dimensions 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 SX270 HS has measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the A495 against the SX270 HS.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A495 and SX270 HS is 93 and 91 respectively.
Canon A495 vs Canon SX270 HS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A495 and SX270 HS.
As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX270 HS to give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged A495 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Canon A495 vs Canon SX270 HS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A495 | Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Canon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A495 | Canon PowerShot SX270 HS |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2010-01-05 | 2013-03-21 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Digic 6 |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.5-6.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 115 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/3200 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 175g (0.39 lbs) | 233g (0.51 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| 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 life | - | 210 images |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | NB-6L |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $109 | $284 |