- 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
- 8.2 megapixels
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38.00mm - 114.00mm (35mm eq.)
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 10.0 megapixels
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37.00mm - 122.00mm (35mm eq.)
Differences
Samsung i8 advantages over Canon A495
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Thinner
19 mm
vs
30 mm
Thinner
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Lighter weight
116g
vs
175g
Lighter weight
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More dots on screen
230k
vs
115k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Canon A495 advantages over Samsung i8
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Less expensive
$130 vs
$299 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
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Larger sensor
1/2.3 inch
vs
1/2.5 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Larger lens aperture
f/3.0
vs
f/3.5
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
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More pixels
10.0
vs
8.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Similarities
Common Weaknesses
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Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Manual focus
Neither provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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HDMI out
Neither provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos
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The Competition
Compared to Nikon S52c
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Built-in Wi-Fi
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Higher extended ISO
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Less expensive
-
Larger sensor
Compared to Nikon S52
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Less expensive
-
Higher extended ISO
-
Less expensive
-
Larger sensor
Compared to Olympus 1040
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Less expensive
-
Larger sensor
-
Less expensive
-
Larger lens aperture
Compared to Canon A490
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Less expensive
-
Larger sensor
Compared to Canon A800
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Less expensive
-
Larger sensor