Canon A490 vs Nikon S6000

Here, we are looking at the Canon A490 vs Nikon S6000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the A490 (10MP) and S6000 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A490 was manufactured within a month of the S6000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the A490 scores vs the S6000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A490 and Nikon Coolpix S6000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A490 Gallery and Nikon S6000 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A490 comes with outer dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon S6000 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the A490 against the S6000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A490 and S6000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A490 and S6000.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S6000 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.