Canon A495 vs Olympus 6010
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Canon A495 vs Olympus 6010 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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Additionally Known as mju Tough 6010
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Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon A495 and Olympus 6010, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A495 was unveiled 6 months later than the 6010 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A495 scores vs the 6010 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A495 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The full galleries are available at Canon A495 Gallery and Olympus 6010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Olympus 6010
| A495 | 6010 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Canon A495
| 6010 | A495 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
| Screen resolution | 230k | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A495 and Olympus 6010
| A495 | 6010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2010 | July 2009 | Same generation | |
| Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon A495 vs Olympus 6010 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A495 has got outside measurements 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 6010 has dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Examine the Canon A495 and Olympus 6010 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the A495 compared to the 6010.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A495 and 6010 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Canon A495 vs Olympus 6010 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A495 and 6010.
All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus 6010 to produce greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively.
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Canon A495 vs Olympus 6010 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A495 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Olympus |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A495 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 |
| Also Known as | - | mju Tough 6010 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2010-01-05 | 2009-07-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | TruePic III |
| 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 | 10MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.5-5.1 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 2cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 115 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 1/4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 175 gr (0.39 pounds) | 179 gr (0.39 pounds) |
| 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 All around 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 | LI-50C |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (12 seconds) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $109 | $0 |