Canon A495 vs Casio EX-Z280
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Canon A495 vs Casio EX-Z280 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
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
- Released August 2009

Canon A495 vs Casio EX-Z280 Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Canon A495 versus Casio EX-Z280, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the EX-Z280 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The A495 was announced 5 months later than the EX-Z280 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the A495 matches up against the EX-Z280 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A495 vs Casio EX-Z280 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A495 and Casio Exilim EX-Z280. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A495 Gallery and Casio EX-Z280 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Casio EX-Z280
A495 | EX-Z280 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Canon A495
EX-Z280 | A495 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon A495 and Casio EX-Z280
A495 | EX-Z280 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 115k | ![]() | 115k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Canon A495 vs Casio EX-Z280 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A495 has got outside 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-Z280 has proportions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A495 versus Casio EX-Z280 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the A495 compared to the EX-Z280.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A495 and EX-Z280 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Casio EX-Z280 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A495 and EX-Z280.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Casio EX-Z280 to provide greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively.

Canon A495 vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A495 vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A495 | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot A495 | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-01-05 | 2009-08-31 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/2.6-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 115 thousand dots | 115 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175g (0.39 pounds) | 133g (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
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 model | 2 x AA | NP-80 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $109 | $180 |