Canon A495 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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Canon A495 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs
(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
(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

Canon A495 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Canon A495 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A495 was released 3 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A495 scores against the Galaxy Camera 4G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A495 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A495 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The complete galleries are available at Canon A495 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
A495 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Screen resolution | 115k | ![]() | 0k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Canon A495
Galaxy Camera 4G | A495 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 32 months |
Screen dimension | 4.8" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+2.3") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A495 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
A495 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon A495 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A495 provides outer measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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).
Compare the Canon A495 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A495 against the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A495 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A495 and Galaxy Camera 4G.
Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older A495 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon A495 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A495 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications
Canon PowerShot A495 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot A495 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G |
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 dimensions | 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 | - |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | - |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 4.8" |
Resolution of screen | 115k dot | 0k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | - |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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 file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175 gr (0.39 lbs) | 305 gr (0.67 lbs) |
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 All around 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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $109 | $550 |