Canon PowerShot A495 Digital Camera (Silver)
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The Canon PowerShot A495 Digital Camera (Silver) is a sleek and compact camera that is simple to use and well suited to the amateur photographer. With a resolution of 10.0 megapixels and a 3.3x optical zoom, the A490 provides the performance and features that are perfect for photographing family events, keeping up with children at play, or recording scenes and events during a vacation or business trip.
The camera has everything you need to make shooting fast, easy and fun including a large 2.5" LCD. There is a full range of performance features including enhanced Face Detection technology, and a DIGIC III Image Processor to keep every image looking its best. Two AA batteries provide power for taking many photos and videos and are available everywhere. The cameras is compatible with SDHC and SDXC storage cards, offering up to 2TB (SDXC only) of convenient and reliable memory that users can take anywhere.
Even when the light is low, with a high 1600 ISO, and Low Light Mode you can still get great photos without using the built-in flash. Other features include Smart Auto Mode that has Scene Detection Technology that recognizes up to 18 different scenes and automatically applies the optimum settings. You can also chose from 16 different scene modes including Super Vivid Mode and Poster Effect Mode. The PowerShot A495 also features high-quality construction and a stylish pocket-size design, making it a perfect travel companion.
- 10.0 Megapixel Resolution
- With 10.0 megapixels of resolution, you'll be able to capture superb detail and color resulting in beautiful prints with excellent sharpness and clarity at print sizes of over 20 x 30".
- 3.3x Optical Zoom Lens
- The 3.3x optical zoom lens is made to Canon's demanding specifications, and is capable of shooting close-ups, group shots or scenery.
- 2.5" LCD Display
- The 2.5" high-resolution LCD screen is crisp, clear, and bright so it is easy to frame your shots under even bright light conditions. It also features Night Display for easy viewing in low light.
- High Sensitivity
- The camera features high ISO Sensitivity of up to ISO 1600 to reduce the effects of camera shake and sharpen subjects in low-light situations, providing you with greater shooting flexibility.
- Smart Auto Mode
- Smart Auto Mode has Scene Detection Technology that recognizes up to 18 different scenes and automatically applies the optimum settings required to capture the best picture.
- Face Detection Technology
- Face Detection Technology makes it easy to take pictures of friends, by tracking faces and providing correct exposure and focus for the best results. Face Select & Track allows one face to be given priority over others in a group if required, while Red-Eye Correction identifies and corrects red eyes, making sure everyone looks their best. The smart FaceSelf-Timer feature allows the photographer to be included in group photos, only taking the shot when an extra face has entered the frame.
- Super Vivid Mode
- Super Vivid Mode captures the colors you see with your mind's eye, saturating the scene with intense colors. Sunsets and floral scenes turn into bursts of color, and get your photo noticed.
- Poster Effect
- Poster Effect combines several similar shades into one color, turning subtle gradations into eye-catching, scene-popping contrasts.
- 16 Shooting Modes
- Choose from Auto, Program, Movie, or Special Scene where you can select from settings such as Night, Snow, Indoor, Beach and more to get the best possible image.
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| Imaging | |
|---|---|
| Resolution | Effective: 10 Megapixel, Actual Pixels: 10.3 Megapixel |
| Sensor | 1/2.3" CCD |
| File Formats |
Still Images: JPEG Movies: AVI Audio: WAV |
| Max Resolution | 3648 x 2736 |
| Other Resolutions |
2816 x 2112 2272 x 1704 1600 x 1200 640 x 480 3648 x 2048 |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3, 16:9 |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Color Spaces | sRGB |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens | EFL: 6.6-21.6 mm (35mm equivalent: 37-122 mm) |
| Zoom |
Optical: 3.3x Digital: 4x |
| Focus Range |
Auto: 2.0" (5.08 cm) - Infinity Wide Macro: 0.4" (1.02 cm) - 1.6' (48.77 cm) Tele Macro: 9.8" (24.89 cm) - 1.6' (48.77 cm) |
| Exposure Control | |
|---|---|
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 80-1600 |
| Shutter | 15 - 1/2000 seconds |
| Exposure Metering | Center-weighted, Evaluative, Spot |
| Exposure Modes |
Modes: AE Lock, Auto, Program Compensation: -2 EV to +2 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
| White Balance Modes | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Manual, Fluorescent H |
| Burst Rate | Up to 0.9 fps |
| Self Timer | 2 Seconds, 10 Seconds |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Yes: Auto, FE Lock, Flash On, Off, Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync |
| Effective Flash Range | 1 - 9.8' (0.30 - 2.99 m) |
| External Flash Connection | None |
| Memory | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Memory | None |
| Memory Card Type |
SD SDHC SDXC MMC MMCplus HC MMCplus |
| Still Images per GB | JPEG: 367 @ Highest Resolution |
| Recording | |
|---|---|
| Video Recording | Yes, NTSC/PAL |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Video Clip Length | Up to 1 Hour |
| Audio Recording | With Video |
| Viewfinder/Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder Type | None |
| Screen | 2.5" LCD (115000 pixels) |
| Connectivity/System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 |
| Software Requirements |
Windows: XP, Vista, 7 Mac: OS X 10.1 or later |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Operating/Storage Temperature |
32 to 104 °F (0 to 40 °C) Humidity: 10 - 90% |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Battery | 2x AA Batteries |
| AC Power Adapter | CA-PS800 (Optional) |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 3.68 x 2.43 x 1.20" / 93.47 x 61.72 x 30.48 mm |
| Weight | 6.17 oz / 175 g (Camera Body Only) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 18 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
94%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (15)
- Compact (13)
- Good image quality (12)
- Image stabilization (8)
- Large clear LCD (8)
Cons
- Short battery life (5)
- Lag / shutter delay (3)
Best Uses
- Family photos (12)
- Travel (11)
- Landscape/scenery (6)
- Low light (4)
- Weddings (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual photographer (9), Photo enthusiast (5), Semi-pro photographer (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (12), Yes (5)
Most Liked Positive Review
Great Camera
I bought this camera for vacation, and I love it. It is the perfect size. It was easily stowed in my purse. It takes great pictures and it's so easy to use. No...Read complete review
I bought this camera for vacation, and I love it. It is the perfect size. It was easily stowed in my purse. It takes great pictures and it's so easy to use. No confusing setup. I just took it out of the box, put in batteries and starting snapping pics. I would recommend this product to anyone looking for an easy to use not so pricey camera. It's perfect. You don't have to spend a fortune for good quality pictures.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Poor Video, Mediocre Photos
As a previous owner of a PowerShot, I thought I was getting the same quality as before. Unfortunately, that is not the case. The autofocus on this camera is hit and miss. When...Read complete review
As a previous owner of a PowerShot, I thought I was getting the same quality as before. Unfortunately, that is not the case. The autofocus on this camera is hit and miss. When you are in a hurry, you don't have time to repeatedly press the button hoping to get a favorable shot. The lens will starburst on most bright lights. This is bad for night photography. This is even worse when taking video on a lake when the sun is reflecting on the water. I love the small size and the outstanding battery life, but that's all that is good. I am so disappointed in Canon. Fail.
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Video
Comments about Canon PowerShot A495 Digital Camera (Silver):
Easy to use.
Perhaps I still have a little too much shakiness in my hands to be perfectly steady though.
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Small / Compact
- Uses AA batteries
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Evidence documentation
Comments about Canon PowerShot A495 Digital Camera (Silver):
Our Sheriff's Office uses these for various types of evidence documentation. These units are very user friendly, compact and using AA batteries.
- Ease of Operation:
- 8
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A495 Digital Camera (Silver):
simple, good for beginners
- Ease of Operation:
- 6
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A495 Digital Camera (Silver):
I bought this camera for my grandmother--her first digital camera. She's loving the quality of the images, its versatility, and ease of use. I'd highly recommend this for beginning camera users who want to take high-quality photos.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Smart and easy to use
Cons
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Canon PowerShot A495 Digital Camera (Silver):
power shot flash is really nice and picture clarity is fantastic even at night timings especially
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Video
Comments about Canon PowerShot A495 Digital Camera (Silver):
Only used a couple of times so far but seems easy to use for pictures and videos. Downside is that it takes a few seconds for flash to charge between pictures but overall seems like a great buy.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Large Clear LCD
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
Comments about Canon PowerShot A495 Digital Camera (Silver):
Bought it as a replacement for an older version. Works great and is basically all we need. Own a "fancier" camera too. But, this is perfect for on-the-go.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Lag / Shutter Delay
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A495 Digital Camera (Silver):
We have a larger Canon Powershot that is great but sometimes a bit much to lug around. We wanted a good but light compact camera to keep with us when we are going out.
This camera fits that bill and takes good photos. Keep in mind that it isn't a $500 camera. Its good for spur of the moment but if you need serious images you should spend more.
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good in Low Light
- Large Clear LCD
- Small / Compact
Cons
- No Viewfinder
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Canon PowerShot A495 Digital Camera (Silver):
Bought this very affordable camera as a gift, and knew it would be perfect as the recipient's first digital camera. Having owned Canon cameras, both digital and film, I stuck with the tried and true, and primarily considered the optics I would get for the price. I -- and more importantly the new owner of this camera -- are not disappointed.
Pros: good quality pictures (10 megapixels), large display, mostly easy navigation, super light weight, compact, great price (under $100).
Cons: some of the features which are manually selectable on my older (slightly more advanced) Canon, are a bit buried in a menu -- so not so immediately changeable, but still not so hard to find; seemingly short battery life (2 AAs); memory not included (but can be purchased very cheaply); delay on recharging battery.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A495 Digital Camera (Silver):
Excellent product for inexpensive begginer photo buff.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Poor Image Quality
- Poor Image Stabilization
Best Uses
- Paper weight
Comments about Canon PowerShot A495 Digital Camera (Silver):
As a previous owner of a PowerShot, I thought I was getting the same quality as before. Unfortunately, that is not the case. The autofocus on this camera is hit and miss. When you are in a hurry, you don't have time to repeatedly press the button hoping to get a favorable shot. The lens will starburst on most bright lights. This is bad for night photography. This is even worse when taking video on a lake when the sun is reflecting on the water. I love the small size and the outstanding battery life, but that's all that is good. I am so disappointed in Canon. Fail.
- Ease of Operation:
- 4
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good flash balance
- Good Image Quality
- Large Clear LCD
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon PowerShot A495 Digital Camera (Silver):
Gave this camera to my mother-in-law and she was able to use it right awsay. It was intuitive enough that we could figure out most of what she needed to know very quickly.Takes great pictures. Great value.
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Images better than LCD
- Lag / Shutter Delay
Best Uses
- Family Photos
Comments about Canon PowerShot A495 Digital Camera (Silver):
Purchased this camera for my two daughters, it's light-weight and at the price, I wasn't terribly worried if they drop and break it.
BUT, the image quality is surprisingly good for such a low priced camera. It feels plastic-y, and it is, but I'm so happy with the images that I'm going to pick one up for myself as a carry-around.
- Ease of Operation:
- 8
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A495 Digital Camera (Silver):
Very easy to use, small, good quality pictures. Well worth it for the money.
- Ease of Operation:
- 8
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Lag / Shutter Delay
- No Viewfinder
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
Comments about Canon PowerShot A495 Digital Camera (Silver):
just got it and took it on a fishing trip, where it was handy in my breast pocket
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Canon PowerShot A495 Digital Camera (Silver):
Great Product.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
- Nice Body Color
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot A495 Digital Camera (Silver):
It's simple and easy to use, even you don't have to read the instruction.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Canon PowerShot A495 Digital Camera (Silver):
I bought this camera for vacation, and I love it. It is the perfect size. It was easily stowed in my purse. It takes great pictures and it's so easy to use. No confusing setup. I just took it out of the box, put in batteries and starting snapping pics. I would recommend this product to anyone looking for an easy to use not so pricey camera. It's perfect. You don't have to spend a fortune for good quality pictures.
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- 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
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