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Quick facts

Full name: Canon PowerShot A495

Original position: Compact fixed-lens camera with a small sensorProduction status: Production status not verified
Regional aliases
No verified regional aliases
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Editorial guidance, not a verified specificationWhy it is still searched

Canon PowerShot A495 is still searched because older compact cameras interest collectors, second-hand buyers, and photographers seeking a period digital look.

Core specifications

Release year
2010 · Released about 16 years ago
Sensor
6.16 × 4.62 mm CCD
Effective resolution
10 MP
Lens
37 - 122 mm
Zoom
3.3×
Weight
135 g
Battery
2 x AA batteries (Alkaline or NiMH)
Storage
SDHC, Secure Digital
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Who it may suit

May suit collectors, casual daylight shooting, or photographers intentionally seeking an older digital-camera look.

What to check before buying used

The checks below are editorial guidance. Verify the individual camera and seller information before buying.

  • Inspect the body, screen, doors, seals, and tripod socket for impact or moisture damage.
  • Test every button, dial, flash, screen, and viewfinder.
  • Photograph a plain bright surface to check for sensor dust, dead pixels, or damage.
  • Test focus and zoom across the full range; check the lens for haze, fungus, scratches, and errors.
  • Confirm the battery holds charge and that a compatible charger is included or available.
  • Test a supported memory card and inspect the card slot for bent pins or read errors.
  • Inspect the battery compartment and contacts for leakage or corrosion.

Sensor metrics

Diagonal
7.7 mm

Sensor diagonal

√(6.16² + 4.62²) = 7.7 mm

Calculated from sensor width and height using the Pythagorean theorem.

Surface area
28 mm²

Sensor surface area

6.16 × 4.62 ≈ 28 mm²

A larger area usually offers more space to collect light, though image quality also depends on sensor generation.

Pixel pitch
1.69 µm

Pixel pitch

6.16 ÷ 3,651 × 1000 = 1.69 µm

Pixel pitch is the distance between the centers of adjacent pixels. This result assumes square pixels.

Pixel area
2.85 µm²

Pixel area

1.69² = 2.85 µm²

Theoretical pixel area is the square of pixel pitch and does not subtract physical gaps between pixels.

Pixel density
35.14 MP/cm²

Pixel density

10 MP ÷ 28 mm² ≈ 35.14 MP/cm²

Higher density means more pixels per unit area. It does not represent image quality on its own.

Actual sensor size

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6.16 × 4.62 mm

Full specifications

Imaging

Effective pixels
10 MP
Total pixels
—
Sensor
6.16 × 4.62 mm CCD
Calculated resolution
3,651 × 2,739
Maximum image
3,648 × 2,736
Crop factor
5.62

Exposure & viewing

ISO
100–1,600
Viewfinder
None
Display
2.5 in / 115,000 dots
Lens mount
Fixed lens

Video & storage

Maximum video
—
Storage media
SDHC, Secure Digital
Battery
2 x AA batteries (Alkaline or NiMH)

Body

Weight
135 g
Dimensions
94 × 62 × 31 mm
Release year
2010

Canon Camera Museum

Aperture Priority
No
Battery
2 x AA batteries (Alkaline or NiMH)
Brand
Canon
Built In Flash
✓
Crop Factor
5.62
Depth Of Field
simulate →
Digital Zoom
Yes
Dimensions
94 x 62 x 31 mm
Exposure Compensation
±2 EV (in 1/3 EV steps)
External Flash
—
Focal Length 35mm Equiv
37 - 122 mm
Gps
—
Hdmi
—
Iso
Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Macro Focus Range
1 cm
Manual Focus
—
Max Aperture
f3.0 - f5.8
Max Aperture 35mm Equiv
f16.9 - f32.6
Max Image Resolution
3648 x 2736
Max Shutter Speed
1/2000 sec
Megapixels
10.00
Metering
Centre weighted, Evaluative, Spot
Min Shutter Speed
15 sec
Model
PowerShot A495
Normal Focus Range
35 cm
Optical Zoom
3.3x
Raw Support
—
Screen Resolution
115,000 dots
Screen Size
2.5"
Sensor Resolution
3647 x 2742
Sensor Size
1/2.3" (~ 6.16 x 4.62 mm)
Sensor Type
CCD
Shutter Priority
No
Storage Types
SDHC, Secure Digital
Usb
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Video Capture
—
Viewfinder
None
Weight
135 g
White Balance Presets
6
Wireless
—
Year
2010

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