Canon A495 vs Fujifilm Z30
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Canon A495 vs Fujifilm Z30 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%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.
Canon A495 vs Fujifilm Z30 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A495 and Fujifilm FinePix Z30. The whole galleries are available at Canon A495 Gallery and Fujifilm Z30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Fujifilm Z30
A495 | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | February 2009 | More modern by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Canon A495
Fujifilm Z30 | A495 | |||
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Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 115k | Crisper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A495 and Fujifilm Z30
A495 | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Contrast the Canon A495 versus Fujifilm Z30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A495 and Fujifilm Z30 is 93 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A495 vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A495 | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | |
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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 |