Canon A495 10.1MP Digital Camera Description
Blue Canon A495 10.1MP Digital Camera Angle
The Canon PowerShot A495 Digital Camera is designed for the amateur
photographer. it is an easy to use radiant pocket sized camera. The A490 makes
available functions and qualities that are just right for photographing family
occasions, keeping up with the kids at play, or shooting scenes and events during
leisure or business time. It has a resolution of 10.0 megapixels and a 3.3x
optical zoom
The A495 includes the whole lot you need to turn out easy, fast, and fun
shooting including a good sized 2.5" LCD. There is a full assortment of working
aspects that include advanced Face Detection expertise, along with a DIGIC III Image Processor
so every image looks its very best. Two AA batteries power the A495 allowing the
shooting of many photos and videos and AA batteries are available everywhere
plus you can use rechargeable AA batteries. The camera takes SDHC and SDXC
memory cards, providing up to 2TB (SDXC only) of practical memory that users can
be taken anywhere.
Red Canon A495 10.1MP Digital Camera Front Angle
With a high 1600 ISO, and a Low Light Mode you can still acquire remarkable
images even in low light without using the built-in flash. Other highlights
comprise of Smart Auto Mode with a Scene Detection Technology that distinguishes up to 18 different scenes and
robotically validates the most favorable settings. You can also chose from 16 different scene modes including
Poster Effect Mode and Super Vivid Mode. The PowerShot A490 also is made of high-quality construction and a
fashonable pocket-size design, which makes it just the right travel camera.
Features
Silver Canon A495 10.1MP Digital Camera Front Angle
• 10.0 Megapixel Resolution
• 3.3x Optical Zoom Lens
Silver Canon A495 10.1MP Digital Camera Back LCD
• 2.5" LCD Display
• High Sensitivity
• Low Light mode
• Smart Auto Mode
• Face Detection Technology
• Super Vivid Mode
• Poster Effect
• 16 Shooting Modes
Specifications
Camera Type Compact Point-and-shoot Digital Camera
Imaging
Resolution 10.0 Megapixel
Sensor 1/2.3" 10.3 Megapixel CCD
Bit Depth Not Specified By Manufacturer
File Formats JPEG, AVI File Size 2.5 MB when jpg is closed
Color Spaces sRGB
Image Stabilization None
Crop Factor Not Applicable
Optics
Lens 37-122mm (35mm film equiv.)
Zoom 3.3x
Lens Mount Not Applicable
Focus Type TTL Autofocus
Focus Range Normal: 2" (5cm) - infinity
Macro: 0.4" (1cm) - 1.6' (50cm) Wide
Accessory Lens/Filter Mount No
Shooting Controls
Sensitivity Auto ISO
Selectable ISO (80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600)
Shutter Speeds 15-1/2000 seconds
Shutter speeds available in Long Shutter: 15, 13, 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3.2, 2.5, 2, 1.6, 1.3, 1 (unit: sec.) Metering Evaluative*, Center-weighted average, Spot**
* Facial brightness is evaluated in Face AiAF (5-point)
** Metering frame is fixed to the center
Exposure Modes Auto, Program AE (P), AE Lock, Exposure Compensation (±2 stops in 1/3 stop increments), Special Scene
White Balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
Mirror Lock-Up Not Applicable
Burst Capability 0.9 fps (approx. 2.5 fps in Low Light)
Self Timer 10 Approx. 10-seconds delay/approx. 2-sec. delay/custom*
* Shooting start time (0-10 sec (in one-second increments), 15/20/30 sec.) and number of shots (1-10 (in one-second increments)) can be specified.
Interval Recording No
Remote Control No
Flash
Built-in Flash Auto, Slow Synchro, Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, Shutter Sync: 1st curtain, Flash On, Flash Off; FE lock, Smart Flash Exposure
Effective Flash Range 1' (0.3m) - 9.8' (3m)
External Flash Connection No
Dedicated Flash System No
Max Sync Speed Not Specified by Manufacturer
Memory
Built-in Memory No
Memory Card Type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards, MultiMediaCard, MMC Plus Card, HC MMC Plus Card
Still Images per GB 367 (Large/Fine)
A/V Recording
Video Recording AVI (Motion JPEG) with Audio
Video Resolution 640 x 480 (30 fps/30 fps LP), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Video Clip Length Limited by memory card Audio Recording WAVE (Monaural)
Viewfinder/Display
Viewfinder Type N/A
Viewfinder Coverage N/A
Display 2.5" TFT Color LCD (115,000 pixels)
Connectivity/System Requirements
Connectivity USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B jack)
System & Software Requirements Windows System
IBM PC/AT compatible with Pentium 500MHz or higher processor
Windows 7
Microsoft Windows XP, Vista
Built-in USB Port
Macintosh System
PowerPC G3, G4 or G5 Processor
Mac OS X (10.1 - 10.4)
Built-in USB Port
Environmental
Operating/Storage Temperature 32-104°F (0-40°C)
Weatherproofing No
Durability Not Specified by Manufacturer
Power
Battery Type 2x AA Batteries
Power Adapter CA-PS800 AC Adapter Kit (optional)
Physical
Dimensions 3.68 x 2.43 x 1.20" (93.5 x 61.7 x 30.6mm)
Weight 6.17 oz (175g) [camera body only]
Item Includes
• Canon PowerShot A495 Digital Camera, 2 x AA-size Alkaline Battery
• Wrist Strap WS-800
• Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM
• USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
• AV Cable AVC-DC400
• 1-year Manufacturer's Limited Warranty
Reviews 12/1/2010
Canon updated 2009's PowerShot A480 by splitting it into two models: the A490 and the A495. The PowerShot A490 is about $20 less expensive than the A495, but it's only available in silver; has a 5-point Face AiAF autofocus system instead of the A495's 9-point; does not have Face Self-Timer (explained later in this review) or Canon's two, new creative shooting modes, Super Vivid and Poster Effect; and uses 13 scene settings for its Smart Auto mode whereas the A495 uses 18....
Read Full Review at CNET Reviews
Canon's Powershot A495 is a compact, entry-level model that has been designed to be as easy to use as possible. This simple camera comes packed with features like a 10-Megapixel imaging sensor, Digic III processor, Smart Auto shooting mode and Canon's Face Detect Self-Timer; just in case you thought simple meant less. All of your framing and viewing of your images is done on the camera's 2.5-inch LCD screen....
Read Entire Review at Steve's Digicams
