Canon A495 vs Nikon AW110
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Canon A495 vs Nikon AW110 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
- Released July 2013
- Succeeded the Nikon AW100
- Renewed by Nikon AW120

Canon A495 vs Nikon AW110 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Canon A495 vs Nikon AW110, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and AW110 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A495 was announced 4 years prior to the AW110 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A495 matches up vs the AW110 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A495 vs Nikon AW110 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A495 and Nikon Coolpix AW110. The whole galleries are available at Canon A495 Gallery and Nikon AW110 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Nikon AW110
A495 | AW110 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Canon A495
AW110 | A495 | |||
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Released | July 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 42 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+499k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A495 and Nikon AW110
A495 | AW110 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Canon A495 vs Nikon AW110 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A495 has external dimensions 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 AW110 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A495 vs Nikon AW110 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A495 versus the AW110.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A495 and AW110 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Nikon AW110 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A495 and AW110.
As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon AW110 to offer you greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older A495 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon A495 vs Nikon AW110 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A495 vs Nikon AW110 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A495 | Nikon Coolpix AW110 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A495 | Nikon Coolpix AW110 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2010-01-05 | 2013-07-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.9-4.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 115k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175 grams (0.39 pounds) | 193 grams (0.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $109 | $250 |