Canon A495 vs Olympus TG-3
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Canon A495 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Released March 2014
- Newer Model is Olympus TG-4

Canon A495 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview
Following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon A495 versus Olympus TG-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and TG-3 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A495 was launched 5 years earlier than the TG-3 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A495 scores against the TG-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A495 vs Olympus TG-3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A495 and Olympus Tough TG-3. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A495 Gallery and Olympus TG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Olympus TG-3
A495 | TG-3 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Canon A495
TG-3 | A495 | |||
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Released | March 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 51 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+345k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A495 and Olympus TG-3
A495 | TG-3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Canon A495 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A495 enjoys exterior dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-3 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Look at the Canon A495 versus Olympus TG-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the A495 compared to the TG-3.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A495 and TG-3 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A495 and TG-3.
To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-3 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged A495 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon A495 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A495 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A495 | Olympus Tough TG-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot A495 | Olympus Tough TG-3 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-01-05 | 2014-03-31 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic VII |
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 | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
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 | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175 grams (0.39 lbs) | 247 grams (0.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 330 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $109 | $350 |