Canon A495 vs Sony HX9V

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon A495 vs Sony HX9V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and HX9V (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A495 was brought out 18 months earlier than the HX9V which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A495 grades vs the HX9V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A495 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A495 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A495 features physical measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A495 vs Sony HX9V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the A495 versus the HX9V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A495 and HX9V is 93 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A495 and HX9V.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX9V to show greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A495 will be behind in sensor technology.