Canon A495 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS
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Canon A495 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
- Revealed May 2012
Canon A495 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Canon A495 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe A495 was introduced 3 years prior to the TG-1 iHS which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A495 grades against the TG-1 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon A495 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A495 & Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A495 Gallery & Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
A495 | TG-1 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Canon A495
TG-1 iHS | A495 | |||
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Revealed | May 2012 | January 2010 | More modern by 28 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 610k | 115k | Crisper display (+495k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A495 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
A495 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Canon A495 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A495 enjoys external measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus TG-1 iHS has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check out the Canon A495 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the A495 against the TG-1 iHS.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A495 and TG-1 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.
Canon A495 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A495 and TG-1 iHS.
Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-1 iHS to show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged A495 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon A495 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A495 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot A495 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-01-05 | 2012-05-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 115k dot | 610k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175 grams (0.39 pounds) | 230 grams (0.51 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
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 | - | 350 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | LI90B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 and 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $109 | $399 |