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Canon A495 vs Fujifilm T550

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon A495 vs Fujifilm T550 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 T550
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Fujifilm T550

 A495 Fujifilm T550 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Canon A495

 Fujifilm T550 A495 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 36 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Fujifilm T550

 A495 Fujifilm T550 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A495 vs Fujifilm T550 size comparison

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

Canon A495 vs Fujifilm T550 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A495
Portrait photography with Fujifilm T550
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 Street photography information
Fujifilm T550 Street photography information
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (136 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Sports photography camera
16
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A495
Travel photography with Fujifilm T550
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
75
lighter than average (136g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography info
22
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
47
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
35
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than average (136g)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon A495 vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Fujifilm T550
 Canon PowerShot A495Fujifilm FinePix T550
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