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Canon A495 vs Sony S930

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon A495 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Canon A495
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon A495 vs Sony S930 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon A495 vs Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the S930 (10MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A495 was brought out 13 months after the S930 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A495 grades vs the S930 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Sony S930

 A495 S930 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months
Screen sizing2.5"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution115k112kCrisper screen (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Canon A495

 S930 A495 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Canon A495 and Sony S930

 A495 S930 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon A495 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A495 features physical dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony S930 has measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Canon A495 vs Sony S930 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the A495 versus the S930.

Canon A495 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A495 and S930 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A495 and S930.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you will need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher A495 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A495 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 as a Street photography camera
Sony S930 as a Street photography camera
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A495
Sports photography with Sony S930
16
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 Travel photography factors
Sony S930 Travel photography factors
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 Landscape photography features
Sony S930 Landscape photography features
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
31
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inch)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 Vlogging advice
Sony S930 Vlogging advice
21
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (320 x 240 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon A495 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Sony S930
 Canon PowerShot A495Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A495 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2009-01-08
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.4 inch
Screen resolution 115k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 1/8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $109 $219