Canon A495 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon A495 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A495 was introduced 4 years earlier than the TG-630 iHS which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A495 grades versus the TG-630 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A495 & Olympus TG-630 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A495 Gallery & Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A495 has got physical 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-630 iHS has dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the A495 against the TG-630 iHS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A495 and TG-630 iHS is 93 and 94 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A495 and TG-630 iHS.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus TG-630 iHS to produce extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A495 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.