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Canon A495 vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon A495 vs FujiFilm JZ300 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
  • Revealed January 2010
FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ305
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Canon A495 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon A495 and FujiFilm JZ300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the JZ300 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A495 was manufactured about the same time to the JZ300 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A495 scores vs the JZ300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 A495 JZ300 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon A495

 JZ300 A495 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and FujiFilm JZ300

 A495 JZ300 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2010Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon A495 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A495 enjoys external dimensions 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 FujiFilm JZ300 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the A495 against the JZ300.

Canon A495 vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A495 and JZ300 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A495 vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A495 and JZ300.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the FujiFilm JZ300 to render extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Canon A495 vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography highlights
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 Street photography factors
FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography factors
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 Sports photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography highlights
16
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 Landscape photography info
FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography info
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Canon A495 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and FujiFilm JZ300
 Canon PowerShot A495FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A495 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
Also called as - FinePix JZ305
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2010-02-02
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (30 fps)
Maximum 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 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $109 $180