Reasons to choose PowerShot A2000 IS
Released in 2008, PowerShot A2000 IS has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 190 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot A2000 IS
vs Canon PowerShot A495
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
PowerShot A2000 IS28 mm²
PowerShot A495- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot A2000 IS and PowerShot A495 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot A2000 ISMetricPowerShot A495
10 MPEffective pixels10 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.69 µmPixel pitch1.69 µm
2.85 µm²Pixel area2.85 µm²
35.14 MP/cm²Pixel density35.14 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
190 gWeight135 g
SD/SDHC/MMC cardStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
AA (2) NiMH batteriesBattery2 x AA batteries (Alkaline or NiMH)
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The PowerShot A2000 IS and PowerShot A495 have the same sensor area. The PowerShot A495 has the lighter body. The PowerShot A2000 IS and PowerShot A495 have the same effective resolution. The PowerShot A495 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot A495
Released in 2010, PowerShot A495 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 135 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.