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Canon A495 vs Fujifilm Z30

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon A495 vs Fujifilm Z30 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
  • Released January 2010
Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Canon A495 vs Fujifilm Z30 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon A495 versus Fujifilm Z30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A495 was introduced 11 months after the Fujifilm Z30 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the A495 matches up vs the Fujifilm Z30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Fujifilm Z30

 A495 Fujifilm Z30 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 11 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Canon A495

 Fujifilm Z30 A495 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Fujifilm Z30

 A495 Fujifilm Z30 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon A495 vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A495 comes with exterior dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z30 has proportions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the A495 and the Fujifilm Z30.

Canon A495 vs Fujifilm Z30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A495 and Fujifilm Z30 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Fujifilm Z30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The image here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A495 and Fujifilm Z30.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The younger A495 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A495 vs Fujifilm Z30 sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography details
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 Street photography features
Fujifilm Z30 Street photography features
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
lighter than average (110 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 Sports photography features
Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography features
16
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A495
Travel photography with Fujifilm Z30
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
56
lighter than average (110g)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography info
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
22
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm Z30 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
25
lighter than average (110 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Canon A495 vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Fujifilm Z30
 Canon PowerShot A495Fujifilm FinePix Z30
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A495 Fujifilm FinePix Z30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2009-02-17
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus range 1cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 3 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 gr (0.39 pounds) 110 gr (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $109 $150