Canon A495 vs Canon SX720 HS
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Canon A495 vs Canon SX720 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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
- 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
- Released February 2016
- Earlier Model is Canon SX710 HS
- New Model is Canon SX730 HS
Canon A495 vs Canon SX720 HS Overview
Below is a complete analysis of the Canon A495 vs Canon SX720 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Canon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and SX720 HS (20.3MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe A495 was announced 7 years prior to the SX720 HS and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A495 matches up against the SX720 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon A495 vs Canon SX720 HS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A495 & Canon PowerShot SX720 HS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A495 Gallery & Canon SX720 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Canon SX720 HS
A495 | SX720 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Canon A495
SX720 HS | A495 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | January 2010 | More recent by 74 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 115k | Crisper display (+807k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A495 and Canon SX720 HS
A495 | SX720 HS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Canon A495 vs Canon SX720 HS Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A495 features outer dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Canon SX720 HS has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).
Check out the Canon A495 vs Canon SX720 HS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the A495 compared to the SX720 HS.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A495 and SX720 HS is 93 and 89 respectively.
Canon A495 vs Canon SX720 HS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A495 and SX720 HS.
Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX720 HS to give extra detail with its extra 10.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older A495 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon A495 vs Canon SX720 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A495 | Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A495 | Canon PowerShot SX720 HS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-01-05 | 2016-02-18 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | DIGIC 6 |
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 megapixel | 20.3 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 24-960mm (40.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.3-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 115 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/3200 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 5.9fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, on, off, slow synchro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175 gr (0.39 lb) | 270 gr (0.60 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NB-13L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $109 | $379 |