Canon A495 vs Pentax I-10

Below is a extended analysis of the Canon A495 and Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A495 was released around the same time to the I-10 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A495 scores versus the I-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A495 and Pentax Optio I-10. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A495 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A495 enjoys physical dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A495 and the I-10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A495 and I-10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A495 and I-10.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax I-10 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively.