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Canon A495 vs FujiFilm JX300

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon A495 vs FujiFilm JX300 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
FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JX305
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Canon A495 vs FujiFilm JX300 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon A495 vs FujiFilm JX300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and JX300 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A495 was brought out 12 months prior to the JX300 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A495 grades vs the JX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the FujiFilm JX300

 A495 JX300 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Canon A495

 JX300 A495 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and FujiFilm JX300

 A495 JX300 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon A495 vs FujiFilm JX300 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A495 has outside measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JX300 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the A495 vs the JX300.

Canon A495 vs FujiFilm JX300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A495 and JX300 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A495 vs FujiFilm JX300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs FujiFilm JX300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A495 and JX300.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the FujiFilm JX300 to produce extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged A495 will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon A495 vs FujiFilm JX300 sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography factors
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 Street photography advice
FujiFilm JX300 Street photography advice
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
lighter than average (130g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 Sports photography advice
FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography advice
16
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
31
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 Travel photography advice
FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography advice
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
lighter than average (130g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography highlights
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
32
fairly wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery power (180 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A495
Vlogging with FujiFilm JX300
21
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than average (130g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Canon A495 vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and FujiFilm JX300
 Canon PowerShot A495FujiFilm FinePix JX300
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A495 FujiFilm FinePix JX300
Other name - FinePix JX305
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/2.6-6.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1800s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 lbs) 130g (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 180 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD / SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $109 $110