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Canon A495 vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Canon A495 vs Olympus SH-2 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Released March 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus SH-1
  • Later Model is Olympus SH-3
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Canon A495 vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon A495 and Olympus SH-2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and SH-2 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A495 was released 6 years prior to the SH-2 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A495 scores vs the SH-2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Olympus SH-2

 A495 SH-2 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Canon A495

 SH-2 A495 
ReleasedMarch 2015January 2010Newer by 63 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k115kSharper screen (+345k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A495 and Olympus SH-2

 A495 SH-2 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon A495 vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon A495 has got 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 SH-2 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A495 and Olympus SH-2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the A495 versus the SH-2.

Canon A495 vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A495 and SH-2 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The picture below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A495 and SH-2.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus SH-2 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged A495 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon A495 vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 Portrait photography details
Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography details
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
44
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Street photography camera
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition (271 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 Sports photography factors
Olympus SH-2 Sports photography factors
16
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
74
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
lighter than competition (271 grams)
supports touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 Landscape photography information
Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography information
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
55
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 Vlogging details
Olympus SH-2 Vlogging details
21
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (271 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
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Canon A495 vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Olympus SH-2
 Canon PowerShot A495Olympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A495 Olympus Stylus SH-2
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-05 2015-03-11
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 11.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 271 grams (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 life - 380 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $109 $399