Canon A495 vs Canon SX620 HS
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Canon A495 vs Canon SX620 HS Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
- 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
- Revealed May 2016

Canon A495 vs Canon SX620 HS Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Canon A495 versus Canon SX620 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Canon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and SX620 HS (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A495 was brought out 7 years prior to the SX620 HS which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A495 scores versus the SX620 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A495 vs Canon SX620 HS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A495 and Canon PowerShot SX620 HS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A495 Gallery and Canon SX620 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Canon SX620 HS
A495 | SX620 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Canon A495
SX620 HS | A495 | |||
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Revealed | May 2016 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 77 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+807k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A495 and Canon SX620 HS
A495 | SX620 HS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Canon A495 vs Canon SX620 HS Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A495 features physical measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Canon SX620 HS has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).
Examine the Canon A495 versus Canon SX620 HS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the A495 vs the SX620 HS.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A495 and SX620 HS is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Canon SX620 HS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A495 and SX620 HS.
As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to give greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged A495 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon A495 vs Canon SX620 HS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A495 vs Canon SX620 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A495 | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A495 | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-01-05 | 2016-05-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | DIGIC 4+ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 25-625mm (25.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.2-6.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 115 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 2.5 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 175g (0.39 lb) | 182g (0.40 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
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 | - | 295 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $109 | $279 |