Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ30W
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Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ30W 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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Also referred to as WB600
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The following is a extended comparison of the Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ30W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe A495 was unveiled within a month of the HZ30W which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A495 matches up vs the HZ30W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A495 & Samsung HZ30W. The full galleries are available at Canon A495 Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Samsung HZ30W
| A495 | HZ30W |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Canon A495
| HZ30W | A495 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A495 and Samsung HZ30W
| A495 | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | January 2010 | Same age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A495 provides 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) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the A495 against the HZ30W.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A495 and HZ30W is 93 and 91 respectively.
Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A495 and HZ30W.
Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung HZ30W to show extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.
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Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A495 | Samsung HZ30W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A495 | Samsung HZ30W |
| Also called | - | WB600 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2010-01-05 | 2010-01-19 |
| 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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 115 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 16s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic 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 | 175g (0.39 lb) | 245g (0.54 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $109 | $280 |