Canon A495 vs Pentax WS80

Below, we are comparing the Canon A495 vs Pentax WS80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A495 was brought out 6 months later than the WS80 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A495 scores vs the WS80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A495 & Pentax Optio WS80. The entire galleries are available at Canon A495 Gallery & Pentax WS80 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A495 provides outside 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 Pentax WS80 has specifications of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the A495 and the WS80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A495 and WS80 is 93 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A495 and WS80.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.