Canon A495 vs Canon SX280 HS

Let's look much closer at the Canon A495 versus Canon SX280 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Canon. The resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the SX280 HS (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A495 was revealed 4 years earlier than the SX280 HS and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A495 scores vs the SX280 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A495 & Canon PowerShot SX280 HS. The full galleries are provided at Canon A495 Gallery & Canon SX280 HS Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A495 has got exterior 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 SX280 HS has measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the A495 versus the SX280 HS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A495 and SX280 HS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A495 and SX280 HS.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX280 HS to provide greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older A495 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.