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Canon A495 vs Fujifilm X20

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Fujifilm X20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46

Canon A495 vs Fujifilm X20 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Successor is Fujifilm X30
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Canon A495 vs Fujifilm X20 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon A495 vs Fujifilm X20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) is pretty similar but the A495 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The A495 was launched 4 years prior to the Fujifilm X20 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A495 grades versus the Fujifilm X20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Fujifilm X20

 A495 Fujifilm X20 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Canon A495

 Fujifilm X20 A495 
LaunchedApril 2013January 2010More recent by 40 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions2.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k115kClearer screen (+345k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Fujifilm X20

 A495 Fujifilm X20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon A495 vs Fujifilm X20 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon A495 enjoys exterior measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X20 has specifications of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A495 vs Fujifilm X20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the A495 versus the Fujifilm X20.

Canon A495 vs Fujifilm X20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A495 and Fujifilm X20 is 93 and 83 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Fujifilm X20 top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Fujifilm X20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A495 and Fujifilm X20.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A495 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Fujifilm X20 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older A495 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon A495 vs Fujifilm X20 sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A495
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X20
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
46
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/1,000 seconds)
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 Street photography details
Fujifilm X20 Street photography details
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than average (353g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A495
Sports photography with Fujifilm X20
16
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (270 shots)
supports phase detect AF
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm X20 Travel photography factors
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low resolution (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
60
good battery power (270 shots)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (353g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography features
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
55
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (270 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm X20 Vlogging highlights
21
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
31
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no mic jack
heavier than average (353 grams)
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Canon A495 vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Fujifilm X20
 Canon PowerShot A495Fujifilm X20
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A495 Fujifilm X20
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2013-04-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of display 115k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/1000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 gr (0.39 lb) 353 gr (0.78 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 270 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $109 $500