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Canon A495 vs Casio EX-Z280

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon A495 vs Casio EX-Z280 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Casio EX-Z280
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Casio EX-Z280

 A495 EX-Z280 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Canon A495

 EX-Z280 A495 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon A495 and Casio EX-Z280

 A495 EX-Z280 
ReleasedJanuary 2010August 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution115k115kExact 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).

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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.

Canon A495 vs Casio EX-Z280 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z280 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 Street photography information
Casio EX-Z280 Street photography information
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 Sports photography advice
Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography advice
16
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography highlights
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z280 as a Landscape photography camera
22
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
32
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z280 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon A495 vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Casio EX-Z280
 Canon PowerShot A495Casio Exilim EX-Z280
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