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Canon A495 vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Canon A495 vs Olympus SZ-10 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
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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Canon A495 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon A495 vs Olympus SZ-10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and SZ-10 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A495 was brought out 13 months prior to the SZ-10 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A495 grades vs the SZ-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Olympus SZ-10

 A495 SZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Canon A495

 SZ-10 A495 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k115kSharper screen (+345k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Olympus SZ-10

 A495 SZ-10 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon A495 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A495 offers external dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-10 has proportions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A495 vs Olympus SZ-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the A495 compared to the SZ-10.

Canon A495 vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A495 and SZ-10 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A495 and SZ-10.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus SZ-10 to offer extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged A495 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon A495 vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
MP count decent (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 Street photography advice
Olympus SZ-10 Street photography advice
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography highlights
16
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography highlights
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (220 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A495
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-10
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery life (220 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A495
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-10
21
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon A495 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Olympus SZ-10
 Canon PowerShot A495Olympus SZ-10
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A495 Olympus SZ-10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-05 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 115k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 lb) 215g (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
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 - 220 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $109 $300