Canon A495 vs Olympus 8000

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon A495 versus Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A495 was brought out 7 months later than the 8000 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A495 scores vs the 8000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A495 and Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The entire galleries are available at Canon A495 Gallery and Olympus 8000 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A495 offers physical dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus 8000 has proportions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the A495 versus the 8000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A495 and 8000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A495 and 8000.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus 8000 to render greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger A495 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.