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Canon A495 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Canon A495 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Canon A495
(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
  • Released January 2010
Pentax Q-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
  • Launched August 2014
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Canon A495 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon A495 and Pentax Q-S1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is very comparable but the A495 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A495 was brought out 5 years earlier than the Q-S1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon A495 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A495 matches up against the Q-S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Pentax Q-S1

 A495 Q-S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Canon A495

 Q-S1 A495 
LaunchedAugust 2014January 2010Newer by 55 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k115kSharper display (+345k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Pentax Q-S1

 A495 Q-S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon A495 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A495 has got external measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax Q-S1 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the A495 against the Q-S1.

Canon A495 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A495 and Q-S1 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A495 and Q-S1.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A495 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Pentax Q-S1 will show greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged A495 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A495 vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 Portrait photography advice
Pentax Q-S1 Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
46
has manual focus
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 Street photography highlights
Pentax Q-S1 Street photography highlights
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (203g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 Sports photography details
Pentax Q-S1 Sports photography details
16
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
37
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
60
lighter than competition (203 grams)
flash built-in
terrible battery life (250 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 Landscape photography factors
Pentax Q-S1 Landscape photography factors
22
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 Vlogging info
Pentax Q-S1 Vlogging info
21
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (203g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Canon A495 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Pentax Q-S1
 Canon PowerShot A495Pentax Q-S1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot A495 Pentax Q-S1
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-01-05 2014-08-04
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Q Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
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
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) -
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 115k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 203 grams (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 - 250 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $109 $250