Canon A495 vs Fujifilm T550
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Canon A495 vs Fujifilm T550 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F) lens
- 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
- Launched January 2013

Canon A495 vs Fujifilm T550 Overview
In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon A495 vs Fujifilm T550, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and Fujifilm T550 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The A495 was brought out 4 years prior to the Fujifilm T550 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A495 scores versus the Fujifilm T550 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A495 vs Fujifilm T550 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A495 and Fujifilm FinePix T550. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A495 Gallery and Fujifilm T550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Fujifilm T550
A495 | Fujifilm T550 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Canon A495
Fujifilm T550 | A495 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 36 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A495 and Fujifilm T550
A495 | Fujifilm T550 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Canon A495 vs Fujifilm T550 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A495 provides external dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Fujifilm T550 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Compare the Canon A495 vs Fujifilm T550 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A495 vs the Fujifilm T550.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A495 and Fujifilm T550 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Fujifilm T550 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A495 and Fujifilm T550.
As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm T550 to render more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged A495 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A495 vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A495 vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A495 | Fujifilm FinePix T550 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A495 | Fujifilm FinePix T550 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-01-05 | 2013-01-07 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3440 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 115k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | - |
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264, 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175 grams (0.39 lb) | 136 grams (0.30 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $109 | $160 |