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Canon A495 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon A495 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Canon A495
(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
  • Introduced January 2010
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Other Name is IT100
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Canon A495 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon A495 and Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A495 was launched 11 months after the SL820 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the A495 matches up against the SL820 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Samsung SL820

 A495 SL820 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 11 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Canon A495

 SL820 A495 
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Samsung SL820

 A495 SL820 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon A495 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A495 provides exterior measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL820 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A495 and Samsung SL820 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the A495 versus the SL820.

Canon A495 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A495 and SL820 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A495 and SL820.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung SL820 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more modern A495 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A495 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 Portrait photography information
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Street photography camera
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A495
Sports photography with Samsung SL820
16
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Travel photography highlights
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography factors
22
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
32
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 Vlogging information
Samsung SL820 Vlogging information
21
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone support
27
relatively wide (28mm)
features face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Canon A495 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Samsung SL820
 Canon PowerShot A495Samsung SL820
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A495 Samsung SL820
Also called as - IT100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2009-02-17
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $109 $280