Canon A495 vs Sony H50
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Canon A495 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
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- 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
- Released January 2010
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- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
- 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
- Introduced January 2009
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The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon A495 and Sony H50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the H50 (9MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A495 was manufactured 12 months after the H50 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A495 matches up vs the H50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Sony H50
| A495 | H50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2010 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Canon A495
| H50 | A495 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A495 and Sony H50
| A495 | H50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Canon A495 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A495 provides external 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 Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the A495 vs the H50.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A495 and H50 is 93 and 69 respectively.
Canon A495 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A495 and H50.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon A495 to give you extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer A495 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon A495 vs Sony H50 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A495 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A495 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2010-01-05 | 2009-01-15 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/2.7-4.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 115 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 9.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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) | 547 gr (1.21 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $109 | $80 |