Canon A495 vs Ricoh PX
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Canon A495 vs Ricoh PX 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
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
- 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Announced August 2011

Canon A495 vs Ricoh PX Overview
In this article, we are reviewing the Canon A495 versus Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and PX (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A495 was released 19 months before the PX making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A495 scores versus the PX in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A495 vs Ricoh PX Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A495 & Ricoh PX. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A495 Gallery & Ricoh PX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Ricoh PX
A495 | PX |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Canon A495
PX | A495 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 19 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A495 and Ricoh PX
A495 | PX | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Canon A495 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A495 has got physical measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh PX has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A495 versus Ricoh PX in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the A495 and the PX.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A495 and PX is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A495 and PX.
To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh PX to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged A495 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A495 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

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Canon A495 vs Ricoh PX Specifications
Canon PowerShot A495 | Ricoh PX | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A495 | Ricoh PX |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-01-05 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3072 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.9-5.4 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 115 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175 gr (0.39 lb) | 156 gr (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 ID | 2 x AA | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $109 | $329 |