Canon A495 vs Olympus TG-320
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Canon A495 vs Olympus TG-320 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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Launched January 2012
Canon A495 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Canon A495 versus Olympus TG-320, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and TG-320 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe A495 was introduced 24 months before the TG-320 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A495 matches up vs the TG-320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon A495 vs Olympus TG-320 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A495 and Olympus TG-320. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A495 Gallery and Olympus TG-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Olympus TG-320
A495 | TG-320 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Canon A495
TG-320 | A495 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | January 2010 | More modern by 24 months | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A495 and Olympus TG-320
A495 | TG-320 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Canon A495 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A495 offers outside dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus TG-320 has measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Canon A495 versus Olympus TG-320 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the A495 vs the TG-320.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A495 and TG-320 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Canon A495 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A495 and TG-320.
Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus TG-320 to result in extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A495 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon A495 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A495 | Olympus TG-320 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot A495 | Olympus TG-320 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-01-05 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
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 | 115k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175 gr (0.39 pounds) | 155 gr (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 150 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $109 | $0 |