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Canon A495 vs Canon SX520 HS

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon A495 vs Canon SX520 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
  • Released January 2010
Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.4-6.0) lens
  • 441g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2014
  • Superseded the Canon SX510 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX530 HS
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Canon A495 vs Canon SX520 HS Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon A495 versus Canon SX520 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Canon. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and SX520 HS (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A495 was released 5 years before the SX520 HS and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A495 matches up versus the SX520 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Canon SX520 HS

 A495 SX520 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Canon A495

 SX520 HS A495 
AnnouncedJuly 2014January 2010Fresher by 55 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k115kCrisper display (+346k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Canon SX520 HS

 A495 SX520 HS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon A495 vs Canon SX520 HS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A495 features physical measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Canon SX520 HS has dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the A495 and the SX520 HS.

Canon A495 vs Canon SX520 HS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A495 and SX520 HS is 93 and 69 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Canon SX520 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Canon SX520 HS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A495 and SX520 HS.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX520 HS to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older A495 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A495 vs Canon SX520 HS sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Canon SX520 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Canon SX520 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 Portrait photography information
Canon SX520 HS Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
44
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A495
Street photography with Canon SX520 HS
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX520 HS as a Sports photography camera
16
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A495
Travel photography with Canon SX520 HS
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
55
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery life (210 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 Landscape photography details
Canon SX520 HS Landscape photography details
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
45
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 Vlogging highlights
Canon SX520 HS Vlogging highlights
21
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone support
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
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Canon A495 vs Canon SX520 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Canon SX520 HS
 Canon PowerShot A495Canon PowerShot SX520 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A495 Canon PowerShot SX520 HS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-05 2014-07-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Digic 4+
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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 24-1008mm (42.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.4-6.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 115k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, on, off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 441 gr (0.97 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
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 - 210 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $109 $219