Canon A495 vs Samsung SL720

Here is a extensive review of the Canon A495 and Samsung SL720, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A495 was launched 6 months later than the SL720 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon A495 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A495 matches up against the SL720 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A495 and Samsung SL720. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A495 Gallery and Samsung SL720 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A495 has got exterior dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung SL720 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the A495 against the SL720.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A495 and SL720 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A495 and SL720.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung SL720 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively.