Canon A495 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera
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Canon A495 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs
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- 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
- Revealed January 2010
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Launched February 2013
- Additionally Known as Wi-Fi
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Lets look more closely at the Canon A495 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A495 was introduced 4 years prior to the Galaxy Camera and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A495 scores versus the Galaxy Camera in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
| A495 | Galaxy Camera |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Canon A495
| Galaxy Camera | A495 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2013 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 38 months |
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display sizing | 4.8" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+2.3") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 115k | Clearer display (+807k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A495 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
| A495 | Galaxy Camera | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Canon A495 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A495 enjoys outer dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A495 versus the Galaxy Camera.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A495 and Galaxy Camera is 93 and 90 respectively.
Canon A495 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A495 and Galaxy Camera.
As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera to show extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older A495 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Canon A495 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A495 | Samsung Galaxy Camera | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A495 | Samsung Galaxy Camera |
| Also Known as | - | Wi-Fi |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2010-01-05 | 2013-02-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 4.8 inch |
| Display resolution | 115 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 16 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 175 gr (0.39 pounds) | 300 gr (0.66 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
| 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 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $109 | $450 |