Canon A495 vs Fujifilm XP50
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Canon A495 vs Fujifilm XP50 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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2012
- Succeeded the Fujifilm XP30
- Successor is Fujifilm XP60

Canon A495 vs Fujifilm XP50 Overview
Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon A495 and Fujifilm XP50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A495 was introduced 24 months earlier than the Fujifilm XP50 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the A495 grades against the Fujifilm XP50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A495 vs Fujifilm XP50 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A495 and Fujifilm FinePix XP50. The whole galleries are available at Canon A495 Gallery and Fujifilm XP50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Fujifilm XP50
A495 | Fujifilm XP50 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Canon A495
Fujifilm XP50 | A495 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 24 months |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A495 and Fujifilm XP50
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon A495 vs Fujifilm XP50 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A495 has got outer 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 XP50 has dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Canon A495 and Fujifilm XP50 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the A495 compared to the Fujifilm XP50.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A495 and Fujifilm XP50 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Fujifilm XP50 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A495 and Fujifilm XP50.
As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm XP50 to deliver greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older A495 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon A495 vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A495 vs Fujifilm XP50 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A495 | Fujifilm FinePix XP50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A495 | Fujifilm FinePix XP50 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2010-01-05 | 2012-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 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 3072 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.9-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 9cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 115 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 lbs) | 175 grams (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" 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 life | - | 220 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $109 | $180 |