Canon Powershot A495 Review

The Canon A495 has everything that you would expect to find on a quality budget digital including Canon's new Smart Auto Mode which appllies one of 18 settings to help you get the perfect shot.
The A495 also has i-Contrast technology in a bid to help capture detail in lighter and darker areas. Face Detection, Motion Detection and Automatic Red-Eye Correction technologies are also included.

Key Features - Canon Powershot A495

Resolution (MP)

10

Lens (equivalent)

37-122mm (f/3.5-5.8)

LCD Screen

2.5 "

Power

2x AA Alkaline

Movies

640x 480px

Weight

165g with accessories

Adjustable Modes

Yes

In Conclusion

There's no doubt that the Canon Powershot A495 offers very good value for money. While it is a step up from the A480 it is not a massive step forward and is more expensive.
This is a simple to use highly responsive point and click camera, perfect as a go anywhere camera or as a second camera for a more enthusiastic photographer.
Some people have found the battery useage to be excessive and the 37mm lens to not be overly wideangle but overall this is a competent and affordable digital camera.