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Canon A495 vs Sony S2000

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon A495 vs Sony S2000 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 S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon A495 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon A495 and Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A495 was launched at a similar time to the S2000 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A495 grades versus the S2000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Sony S2000

 A495 S2000 

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Canon A495

 S2000 A495 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Sony S2000

 A495 S2000 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon A495 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon A495 offers external dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon A495 and Sony S2000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the A495 and the S2000.

Canon A495 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A495 and S2000 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A495 and S2000.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of images though you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon A495 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 Portrait photography factors
Sony S2000 Portrait photography factors
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 Street photography info
Sony S2000 Street photography info
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 Sports photography features
Sony S2000 Sports photography features
16
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 Travel photography details
Sony S2000 Travel photography details
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 Landscape photography highlights
Sony S2000 Landscape photography highlights
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
27
nice screen size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 Vlogging factors
Sony S2000 Vlogging factors
21
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
21
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Canon A495 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Sony S2000
 Canon PowerShot A495Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A495 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
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 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 2 x AA
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 Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $109 $225