Canon A495 vs Olympus 6000
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![Canon PowerShot A495 front Canon PowerShot A495 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-A495/Canon-A495-front.jpg)
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Canon A495 vs Olympus 6000 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)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
- Announced July 2009
- Also Known as mju Tough 6000
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Canon A495 vs Olympus 6000 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon A495 vs Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
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The A495 was announced 7 months later than the 6000 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A495 grades versus the 6000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon A495 vs Olympus 6000 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A495 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A495 Gallery & Olympus 6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Olympus 6000
A495 | 6000 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Canon A495
6000 | A495 | |||
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Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A495 and Olympus 6000
A495 | 6000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon A495 vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A495 enjoys exterior dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus 6000 has dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A495 compared to the 6000.
![Canon A495 vs Olympus 6000 size comparison Canon A495 vs Olympus 6000 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A495-vs-Olympus-Stylus-Tough-6000-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A495 and 6000 is 93 and 94 respectively.
![Canon A495 vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison Canon A495 vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A495-vs-Olympus-Stylus-Tough-6000-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon A495 vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A495 and 6000.
Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent A495 will have a benefit in sensor technology.
![Canon A495 vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison Canon A495 vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A495-vs-Olympus-Stylus-Tough-6000-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A495 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A495 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A495 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A495-vs-Olympus-Stylus-Tough-6000-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon A495 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A495 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A495 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 |
Also called as | - | mju Tough 6000 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-05 | 2009-07-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 50 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
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) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 115 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1/4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 gr (0.39 lbs) | 179 gr (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
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 | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $109 | $259 |