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Canon A495 vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon A495 vs Olympus TG-610 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
  • Launched January 2010
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon A495 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon A495 versus Olympus TG-610, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and TG-610 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A495 was introduced 12 months before the TG-610 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A495 scores against the TG-610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Olympus TG-610

 A495 TG-610 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Canon A495

 TG-610 A495 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k115kCrisper display (+805k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Olympus TG-610

 A495 TG-610 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon A495 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A495 provides outer dimensions 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 TG-610 has sizing of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the A495 and the TG-610.

Canon A495 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A495 and TG-610 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The pic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A495 and TG-610.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-610 to offer extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged A495 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon A495 vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography features
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 Street photography features
Olympus TG-610 Street photography features
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography advice
16
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography advice
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
64
weather proof
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography info
22
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging advice
21
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Canon A495 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Olympus TG-610
 Canon PowerShot A495Olympus TG-610
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A495 Olympus TG-610
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-05 2011-01-06
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 190 gr (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 - 210 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $109 $223