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Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ35W 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Samsung HZ35W
(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 June 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB650
Photography Glossary

Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ35W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A495 was unveiled 5 months before the HZ35W which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A495 scores vs the HZ35W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Samsung HZ35W

 A495 HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Canon A495

 HZ35W A495 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution614k115kClearer display (+499k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Samsung HZ35W

 A495 HZ35W 
RevealedJanuary 2010June 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A495 features outer measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A495 against the HZ35W.

Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A495 and HZ35W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A495 and HZ35W.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung HZ35W to offer you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography details
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
has manual focus
supports face detection focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 Street photography information
Samsung HZ35W Street photography information
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography details
16
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography information
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than competition (245g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography features
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
43
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A495
Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
21
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone port
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon A495 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Samsung HZ35W
 Canon PowerShot A495Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A495 Samsung HZ35W
Otherwise known as - WB650
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-05 2010-06-16
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
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 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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $109 $300