Canon A495 vs Olympus TG-6
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Canon A495 vs Olympus TG-6 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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Announced May 2019
- Older Model is Olympus TG-5

Canon A495 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview
Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon A495 and Olympus TG-6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A495 was unveiled 10 years prior to the TG-6 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A495 grades against the TG-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A495 vs Olympus TG-6 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A495 & Olympus Tough TG-6. The full galleries are provided at Canon A495 Gallery & Olympus TG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Olympus TG-6
A495 | TG-6 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Canon A495
TG-6 | A495 | |||
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Announced | May 2019 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 114 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper screen (+925k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A495 and Olympus TG-6
A495 | TG-6 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Canon A495 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A495 provides physical dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-6 has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A495 and Olympus TG-6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the A495 vs the TG-6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A495 and TG-6 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A495 and TG-6.
To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-6 to give extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older A495 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A495 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A495 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A495 | Olympus Tough TG-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A495 | Olympus Tough TG-6 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2010-01-05 | 2019-05-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic VIII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 115k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 20.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175 grams (0.39 lbs) | 253 grams (0.56 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $109 | $449 |