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Canon A495 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon A495 vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Released January 2010
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Canon A495 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon A495 vs Samsung WB35F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and WB35F (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A495 was introduced 5 years before the WB35F which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the A495 scores vs the WB35F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Samsung WB35F

 A495 WB35F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Canon A495

 WB35F A495 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2010Newer by 48 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Samsung WB35F

 A495 WB35F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon A495 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A495 enjoys external dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the A495 versus the WB35F.

Canon A495 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A495 and WB35F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The image below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A495 and WB35F.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB35F to provide more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A495 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A495 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography features
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A495
Street photography with Samsung WB35F
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A495
Sports photography with Samsung WB35F
16
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than competition (194g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography highlights
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB35F Vlogging advice
21
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
31
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon A495 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Samsung WB35F
 Canon PowerShot A495Samsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A495 Samsung WB35F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-05 2014-01-07
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $109 $130