Canon A495 vs Casio EX-ZR10
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Canon A495 vs Casio EX-ZR10 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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
- Released September 2010

Canon A495 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Canon A495 and Casio EX-ZR10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the EX-ZR10 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A495 was manufactured 8 months before the EX-ZR10 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A495 grades vs the EX-ZR10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A495 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A495 & Casio Exilim EX-ZR10. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A495 Gallery & Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Casio EX-ZR10
A495 | EX-ZR10 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Canon A495
EX-ZR10 | A495 | |||
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Released | September 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 8 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+346k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A495 and Casio EX-ZR10
A495 | EX-ZR10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon A495 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A495 has physical measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR10 has sizing of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A495 and Casio EX-ZR10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the A495 vs the EX-ZR10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A495 and EX-ZR10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A495 and EX-ZR10.
As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR10 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A495 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A495 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A495 vs Casio EX-ZR10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A495 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A495 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-05 | 2010-09-20 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Exilim Engine HS |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 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 | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175 gr (0.39 lbs) | 176 gr (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-110 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $109 | $190 |