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Canon A495 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon A495 vs Samsung WB30F 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
  • Launched January 2010
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon A495 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon A495 and Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and WB30F (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A495 was introduced 4 years before the WB30F and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A495 grades vs the WB30F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Samsung WB30F

 A495 WB30F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Canon A495

 WB30F A495 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 36 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Samsung WB30F

 A495 WB30F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon A495 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A495 comes with physical 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 WB30F has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the A495 and the WB30F.

Canon A495 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A495 and WB30F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A495 and WB30F.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB30F to deliver greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older A495 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A495 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A495
Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (128g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 Sports photography details
Samsung WB30F Sports photography details
16
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 Travel photography features
Samsung WB30F Travel photography features
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others in class (128g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A495
Landscape photography with Samsung WB30F
22
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
43
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB30F Vlogging factors
21
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Canon A495 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Samsung WB30F
 Canon PowerShot A495Samsung WB30F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A495 Samsung WB30F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2013-01-07
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 lbs) 128g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $109 $180