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Canon A495 vs Olympus 9000

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon A495 vs Olympus 9000 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
  • Announced January 2010
Olympus 9000
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Olympus 9000

 A495 9000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010May 2009Fresher by 8 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Canon A495

 9000 A495 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Olympus 9000

 A495 9000 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A495 vs Olympus 9000 size comparison

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

Canon A495 vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A495 vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 Portrait photography advice
Olympus 9000 Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A495
Street photography with Olympus 9000
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (225 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 Sports photography highlights
Olympus 9000 Sports photography highlights
16
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 Travel photography details
Olympus 9000 Travel photography details
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
58
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (225 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A495
Landscape photography with Olympus 9000
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A495
Vlogging with Olympus 9000
21
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
27
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
heavier than others in class (225g)
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Canon A495 vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Olympus 9000
 Canon PowerShot A495Olympus Stylus 9000
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