Canon A495 vs Casio EX-H30
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Canon A495 vs Casio EX-H30 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced January 2011

Canon A495 vs Casio EX-H30 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon A495 versus Casio EX-H30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Casio. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and EX-H30 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A495 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the EX-H30 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the A495 grades versus the EX-H30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A495 vs Casio EX-H30 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A495 and Casio Exilim EX-H30. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A495 Gallery and Casio EX-H30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Casio EX-H30
A495 | EX-H30 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Canon A495
EX-H30 | A495 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 12 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+346k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A495 and Casio EX-H30
A495 | EX-H30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Canon A495 vs Casio EX-H30 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A495 has got exterior measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Casio EX-H30 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A495 versus Casio EX-H30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the A495 versus the EX-H30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A495 and EX-H30 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Casio EX-H30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A495 and EX-H30.
To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-H30 to give you greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older A495 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon A495 vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A495 vs Casio EX-H30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A495 | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot A495 | Casio Exilim EX-H30 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-01-05 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Exilim Engine 5.0 |
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 | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 115 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 175g (0.39 lbs) | 201g (0.44 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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-130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $109 | $709 |