Canon A495 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Its time to look more closely at the Canon A495 versus Olympus SP-565UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A495 was brought out 12 months later than the SP-565UZ which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A495 scores against the SP-565UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A495 & Olympus SP-565UZ. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A495 Gallery & Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A495 enjoys outside measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-565UZ has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A495 against the SP-565UZ.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A495 and SP-565UZ is 93 and 72 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A495 and SP-565UZ.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you should really consider the age of the products into consideration. The younger A495 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.