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Canon A495 vs Fujifilm JX550

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Canon A495 vs Fujifilm JX550 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon A495 vs Fujifilm JX550 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon A495 versus Fujifilm JX550, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A495 was released 24 months earlier than the Fujifilm JX550 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A495 scores against the Fujifilm JX550 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Fujifilm JX550

 A495 Fujifilm JX550 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Canon A495

 Fujifilm JX550 A495 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 24 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Fujifilm JX550

 A495 Fujifilm JX550 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon A495 vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A495 offers outside 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 Fujifilm JX550 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the A495 vs the Fujifilm JX550.

Canon A495 vs Fujifilm JX550 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A495 and Fujifilm JX550 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Fujifilm JX550 top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A495 and Fujifilm JX550.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm JX550 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older A495 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon A495 vs Fujifilm JX550 sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography features
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Street photography camera
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
lighter than competitors (113g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 Sports photography information
Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography information
16
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
32
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A495
Travel photography with Fujifilm JX550
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography factors
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
34
relatively wide (26mm)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging factors
21
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon A495 vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Fujifilm JX550
 Canon PowerShot A495Fujifilm FinePix JX550
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A495 Fujifilm FinePix JX550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2012-01-05
Body design 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 113 gr (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $109 $200