Canon A495 vs Canon SX610 HS

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon A495 versus Canon SX610 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Canon. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and SX610 HS (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A495 was introduced 6 years prior to the SX610 HS and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A495 grades against the SX610 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A495 and Canon PowerShot SX610 HS. The whole galleries are available at Canon A495 Gallery and Canon SX610 HS Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A495 has got outer dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Canon SX610 HS has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the A495 vs the SX610 HS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A495 and SX610 HS is 93 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A495 and SX610 HS.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX610 HS to offer you extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older A495 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.