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Canon A495 vs Canon SX620 HS

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46

Canon A495 vs Canon SX620 HS 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 SX620 HS
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Canon SX620 HS

 A495 SX620 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Canon A495

 SX620 HS A495 
RevealedMay 2016January 2010More modern by 77 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k115kSharper display (+807k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Canon SX620 HS

 A495 SX620 HS 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon A495 vs Canon SX620 HS size comparison

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

Canon A495 vs Canon SX620 HS top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Canon SX620 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Canon SX620 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A495
Portrait photography with Canon SX620 HS
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 Street photography advice
Canon SX620 HS Street photography advice
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX620 HS as a Sports photography camera
16
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
48
amazing zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 Travel photography information
Canon SX620 HS Travel photography information
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (625mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A495
Landscape photography with Canon SX620 HS
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A495
Vlogging with Canon SX620 HS
21
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
35
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (182g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
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Canon A495 vs Canon SX620 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Canon SX620 HS
 Canon PowerShot A495Canon PowerShot SX620 HS
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