Canon A495 vs Sony HX5

Following is a complete comparison of the Canon A495 vs Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is fairly similar but the A495 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") boast different sensor sizes.

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The A495 was revealed 5 months prior to the HX5 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A495 matches up vs the HX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A495 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The full galleries are provided at Canon A495 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A495 enjoys physical dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the A495 vs the HX5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A495 and HX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A495 and HX5.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor sizes. The A495 uses the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult.