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Canon A495 vs Canon SX400 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Canon A495 vs Canon SX400 IS Key Specs

Canon A495
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
  • Released January 2010
Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Launched July 2014
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Canon A495 vs Canon SX400 IS Overview

Below is a complete review of the Canon A495 and Canon SX400 IS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Canon. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and SX400 IS (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A495 was brought out 5 years prior to the SX400 IS and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A495 grades versus the SX400 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Canon SX400 IS

 A495 SX400 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Canon A495

 SX400 IS A495 
LaunchedJuly 2014January 2010More recent by 55 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Canon SX400 IS

 A495 SX400 IS 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon A495 vs Canon SX400 IS Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon A495 features physical 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 SX400 IS has specifications of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the A495 and the SX400 IS.

Canon A495 vs Canon SX400 IS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A495 and SX400 IS is 93 and 81 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Canon SX400 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Canon SX400 IS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A495 and SX400 IS.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX400 IS to resolve greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older A495 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A495 vs Canon SX400 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Canon SX400 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Canon SX400 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 Portrait photography advice
Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 Street photography factors
Canon SX400 IS Street photography factors
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 Sports photography details
Canon SX400 IS Sports photography details
16
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (190 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 Travel photography features
Canon SX400 IS Travel photography features
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery pack (190 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A495
Landscape photography with Canon SX400 IS
22
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
40
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery pack (190 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A495
Vlogging with Canon SX400 IS
21
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
28
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon A495 vs Canon SX400 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Canon SX400 IS
 Canon PowerShot A495Canon PowerShot SX400 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A495 Canon PowerShot SX400 IS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-05 2014-07-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Digic 4+
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, on, off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
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 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 313 grams (0.69 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 190 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-11LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $109 $229