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Canon A495 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Canon A495 vs Olympus TG-3 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Olympus TG-3
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Olympus TG-3

 A495 TG-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Canon A495

 TG-3 A495 
ReleasedMarch 2014January 2010More modern by 51 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k115kSharper display (+345k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Olympus TG-3

 A495 TG-3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A495 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

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

Canon A495 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography info
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 Street photography details
Olympus TG-3 Street photography details
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography details
16
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (330 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
74
better than average battery power (330 CIPA)
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors in class (247 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
56
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
better than average battery power (330 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (247 grams)
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Canon A495 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Olympus TG-3
 Canon PowerShot A495Olympus Tough TG-3
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