Canon A495 vs Samsung SL102

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon A495 versus Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A495 was unveiled 13 months later than the SL102 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A495 scores versus the SL102 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A495 & Samsung SL102. The full galleries are available at Canon A495 Gallery & Samsung SL102 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon A495 has got physical dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has specifications of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the A495 against the SL102.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A495 and SL102 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A495 and SL102.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer A495 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.