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Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ15W 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
  • Announced January 2010
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB550
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Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon A495 and Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A495 was introduced 11 months later than the HZ15W which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A495 matches up against the HZ15W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Samsung HZ15W

 A495 HZ15W 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Canon A495

 HZ15W A495 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k115kClearer display (+345k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Samsung HZ15W

 A495 HZ15W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A495 has got external dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Canon A495 and Samsung HZ15W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the A495 compared to the HZ15W.

Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A495 and HZ15W is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A495 and HZ15W.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung HZ15W to produce greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger A495 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
31
focusing manually
supports face detect autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Street photography camera
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Sports photography camera
16
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography information
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
54
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (249 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography features
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
40
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A495
Vlogging with Samsung HZ15W
21
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average in class (249 grams)
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Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Samsung HZ15W
 Canon PowerShot A495Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A495 Samsung HZ15W
Also referred to as - WB550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-05 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 115k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 175g (0.39 lbs) 249g (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $109 $330