Canon A495 vs Olympus 9000
93 Imaging
33 Features
10 Overall
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92 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Canon A495 vs Olympus 9000 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
- Announced May 2009
- Also Known as mju 9000

Canon A495 vs Olympus 9000 Overview
Here is a extensive overview of the Canon A495 vs Olympus 9000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A495 was launched 8 months later than the 9000 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A495 matches up against the 9000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A495 vs Olympus 9000 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A495 & Olympus Stylus 9000. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A495 Gallery & Olympus 9000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Olympus 9000
A495 | 9000 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | May 2009 | Fresher by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Canon A495
9000 | A495 | |||
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Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A495 and Olympus 9000
A495 | 9000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Canon A495 vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A495 enjoys outside dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus 9000 has sizing of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
See the Canon A495 vs Olympus 9000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A495 vs the 9000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A495 and 9000 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A495 and 9000.
As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus 9000 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger A495 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

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Canon A495 vs Olympus 9000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A495 | Olympus Stylus 9000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A495 | Olympus Stylus 9000 |
Also called | - | mju 9000 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-05 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 50 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 115k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
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 rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175 grams (0.39 pounds) | 225 grams (0.50 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $109 | $300 |