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Canon A495 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon A495 vs Olympus SP-610UZ 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
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Canon A495 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon A495 and Olympus SP-610UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and SP-610UZ (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A495 was manufactured 12 months prior to the SP-610UZ so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A495 grades against the SP-610UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 A495 SP-610UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Canon A495

 SP-610UZ A495 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Olympus SP-610UZ

 A495 SP-610UZ 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon A495 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon A495 provides physical dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus SP-610UZ has specifications of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A495 and Olympus SP-610UZ in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the A495 against the SP-610UZ.

Canon A495 vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A495 and SP-610UZ is 93 and 79 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A495 and SP-610UZ.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus SP-610UZ to render extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older A495 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A495 vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 Portrait photography details
Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography details
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A495
Street photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography highlights
16
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
amazing zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (616mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Landscape photography camera
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
40
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
26
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Canon A495 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Canon PowerShot A495Olympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A495 Olympus SP-610UZ
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 28-616mm (22.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.3-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 405 gr (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 340 photographs
Type of battery - AA
Battery model 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $109 $299