Canon A495 vs Samsung NX1100

Below is a extended analysis of the Canon A495 versus Samsung NX1100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the A495 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The A495 was unveiled 4 years prior to the NX1100 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon A495 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A495 scores vs the NX1100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A495 and Samsung NX1100. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A495 Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A495 has got external measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung NX1100 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A495 versus Samsung NX1100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A495 and the NX1100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A495 and NX1100 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A495 and NX1100.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A495 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX1100 will render more detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older A495 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.