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Canon A495 vs Sony WX80

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Canon A495 vs Sony WX80 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 WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon A495 vs Sony WX80 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon A495 versus Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and WX80 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A495 was unveiled 4 years before the WX80 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A495 matches up against the WX80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Sony WX80

 A495 WX80 

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Canon A495

 WX80 A495 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 36 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Sony WX80

 A495 WX80 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon A495 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A495 enjoys exterior measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Canon A495 versus Sony WX80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A495 against the WX80.

Canon A495 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A495 and WX80 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A495 and WX80.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX80 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The older A495 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon A495 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A495
Portrait photography with Sony WX80
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A495
Street photography with Sony WX80
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition (124g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 Sports photography info
Sony WX80 Sports photography info
16
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A495
Travel photography with Sony WX80
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competition (124g)
comes with touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 Landscape photography information
Sony WX80 Landscape photography information
22
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
39
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 Vlogging factors
Sony WX80 Vlogging factors
21
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
35
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (124 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon A495 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Sony WX80
 Canon PowerShot A495Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A495 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 124 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
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