Canon A495 vs Nikon AW100

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon A495 vs Nikon AW100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and AW100 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A495 was unveiled 19 months earlier than the AW100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A495 matches up versus the AW100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A495 & Nikon Coolpix AW100. The full galleries are available at Canon A495 Gallery & Nikon AW100 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon A495 enjoys physical measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon AW100 has specifications of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the A495 versus the AW100.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A495 and AW100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A495 and AW100.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon AW100 to show extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older A495 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.