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Canon A495 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Canon A495 vs Sony HX50V 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
  • Launched January 2010
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony HX30V
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Canon A495 vs Sony HX50V Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon A495 and Sony HX50V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A495 was brought out 4 years earlier than the HX50V which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A495 grades against the HX50V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Sony HX50V

 A495 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Canon A495

 HX50V A495 
AnnouncedApril 2013January 2010Newer by 40 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k115kClearer display (+806k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Sony HX50V

 A495 HX50V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon A495 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon A495 enjoys exterior measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the A495 and the HX50V.

Canon A495 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A495 and HX50V is 93 and 89 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A495 and HX50V.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX50V to show more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged A495 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A495 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
50
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
has face detect focusing
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Street photography camera
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (272 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 Sports photography factors
Sony HX50V Sports photography factors
16
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (400 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX50V Travel photography highlights
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
better than average battery power (400 shots)
lighter than others in class (272 grams)
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Landscape photography camera
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
53
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (400 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX50V Vlogging highlights
21
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (272 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
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Canon A495 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Sony HX50V
 Canon PowerShot A495Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A495 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-05 2013-04-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 115k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 lb) 272g (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 life - 400 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $109 $439