Canon A495 vs Olympus 7000

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon A495 versus Olympus 7000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A495 was unveiled 13 months later than the 7000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A495 scores vs the 7000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A495 and Olympus Stylus 7000. The full galleries are available at Canon A495 Gallery and Olympus 7000 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A495 has exterior 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 Olympus 7000 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the A495 vs the 7000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A495 and 7000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A495 and 7000.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus 7000 to give greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer A495 provides an advantage in sensor technology.