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Canon A495 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon A495 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Canon A495
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Canon A495 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon A495 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A495 was revealed 3 years before the Galaxy Camera 3G which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A495 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 3G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 A495 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Screen resolution115k0kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Canon A495

 Galaxy Camera 3G A495 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2010Newer by 32 months
Screen size4.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+2.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A495 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 A495 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon A495 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A495 comes with physical 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 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the A495 vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Canon A495 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A495 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A495 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to offer you extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged A495 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A495 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 Portrait photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography features
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography advice
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A495
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
16
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A495
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
72
lighter than others (305g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
really wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Landscape photography camera
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
47
really wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
36
really wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (305 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
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Canon A495 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Canon PowerShot A495Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A495 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-05 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 -
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.8 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s -
Max shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 305 grams (0.67 lbs)
Physical 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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $109 $606