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Canon A495 vs Casio EX-FC100

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Canon A495 vs Casio EX-FC100 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon A495 vs Casio EX-FC100 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Canon A495 versus Casio EX-FC100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the EX-FC100 (9MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A495 was introduced 13 months after the EX-FC100 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A495 scores against the EX-FC100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Casio EX-FC100

 A495 EX-FC100 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Canon A495

 EX-FC100 A495 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Casio EX-FC100

 A495 EX-FC100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon A495 vs Casio EX-FC100 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A495 offers physical dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Casio EX-FC100 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the A495 against the EX-FC100.

Canon A495 vs Casio EX-FC100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A495 and EX-FC100 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Casio EX-FC100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Casio EX-FC100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A495 and EX-FC100.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon A495 to offer more detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer A495 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A495 vs Casio EX-FC100 sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Casio EX-FC100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Casio EX-FC100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 Portrait photography information
Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography information
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A495
Street photography with Casio EX-FC100
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 Sports photography info
Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography info
16
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
megapixel count low (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 Travel photography features
Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography features
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
52
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography advice
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
32
manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 Vlogging factors
Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging factors
21
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Canon A495 vs Casio EX-FC100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Casio EX-FC100
 Canon PowerShot A495Casio Exilim EX-FC100
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A495 Casio Exilim EX-FC100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.6-8.5
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 156 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model 2 x AA NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $109 $300