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Canon A495 vs Casio EX-Z400

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon A495 vs Casio EX-Z400 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon A495 vs Casio EX-Z400 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon A495 and Casio EX-Z400, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the EX-Z400 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A495 was revealed 13 months later than the EX-Z400 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon A495 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A495 scores against the EX-Z400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Casio EX-Z400

 A495 EX-Z400 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Canon A495

 EX-Z400 A495 
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Casio EX-Z400

 A495 EX-Z400 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon A495 vs Casio EX-Z400 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon A495 has got outer measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z400 has sizing of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the A495 versus the EX-Z400.

Canon A495 vs Casio EX-Z400 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A495 and EX-Z400 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Casio EX-Z400 top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Casio EX-Z400 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A495 and EX-Z400.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-Z400 to give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger A495 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A495 vs Casio EX-Z400 sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z400 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 Street photography info
Casio EX-Z400 Street photography info
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z400 as a Sports photography camera
16
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 Travel photography factors
Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography factors
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography advice
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 Vlogging features
Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging features
21
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Canon A495 vs Casio EX-Z400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Casio EX-Z400
 Canon PowerShot A495Casio Exilim EX-Z400
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A495 Casio Exilim EX-Z400
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/2.6-7.0
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1/2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 130 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $109 $0