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Canon A495 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Canon A495 vs Leica V-Lux 30 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
  • Launched January 2010
Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Revealed May 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon A495 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon A495 vs Leica V-Lux 30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Leica. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and V-Lux 30 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A495 was launched 16 months earlier than the V-Lux 30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A495 matches up against the V-Lux 30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 A495 V-Lux 30 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Canon A495

 V-Lux 30 A495 
RevealedMay 2011January 2010More recent by 16 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k115kCrisper screen (+345k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A495 and Leica V-Lux 30

 A495 V-Lux 30 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon A495 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. 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) whilst the Leica V-Lux 30 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A495 against the V-Lux 30.

Canon A495 vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A495 and V-Lux 30 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A495 and V-Lux 30.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Leica V-Lux 30 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older A495 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon A495 vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 Portrait photography info
Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A495
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 30
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (219 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 Sports photography details
Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography details
16
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (260 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A495
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 30
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
lighter than competitors in class (219 grams)
offers focus via touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery (260 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 Landscape photography info
Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography info
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery (260 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A495
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 30
21
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
34
rather wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (219 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Canon A495 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Leica V-Lux 30
 Canon PowerShot A495Leica V-Lux 30
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot A495 Leica V-Lux 30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-05 2011-05-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 219 grams (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7")
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 life - 260 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $109 $900