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Canon A495 vs Casio EX-H15

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon A495 vs Casio EX-H15 Key Specs

Canon A495
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon A495 vs Casio EX-H15 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Canon A495 vs Casio EX-H15, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and EX-H15 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A495 was manufactured about the same time to the EX-H15 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A495 scores against the EX-H15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Casio EX-H15

 A495 EX-H15 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Canon A495

 EX-H15 A495 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k115kSharper screen (+346k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Casio EX-H15

 A495 EX-H15 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon A495 vs Casio EX-H15 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon A495 provides physical dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-H15 has specifications of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A495 vs Casio EX-H15 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the A495 vs the EX-H15.

Canon A495 vs Casio EX-H15 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A495 and EX-H15 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Casio EX-H15 top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Casio EX-H15 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A495 and EX-H15.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-H15 to offer extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively.

Canon A495 vs Casio EX-H15 sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A495
Portrait photography with Casio EX-H15
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 Street photography highlights
Casio EX-H15 Street photography highlights
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A495
Sports photography with Casio EX-H15
16
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-H15 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography highlights
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
46
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-H15 Vlogging highlights
21
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone socket
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Canon A495 vs Casio EX-H15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Casio EX-H15
 Canon PowerShot A495Casio Exilim EX-H15
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A495 Casio Exilim EX-H15
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 161g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $109 $300