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Canon A495 vs Nikon S100

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38

Canon A495 vs Nikon S100 Key Specs

Canon A495
(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
Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Canon A495 vs Nikon S100 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon A495 versus Nikon S100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and S100 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A495 was launched 19 months prior to the S100 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A495 grades versus the S100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Nikon S100

 A495 S100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Canon A495

 S100 A495 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2010Newer by 19 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution820k115kClearer screen (+705k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A495 and Nikon S100

 A495 S100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon A495 vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A495 enjoys outer dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon S100 has dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the A495 versus the S100.

Canon A495 vs Nikon S100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A495 and S100 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Nikon S100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A495 and S100.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S100 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A495 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon A495 vs Nikon S100 sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Nikon S100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S100 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A495
Street photography with Nikon S100
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S100 as a Sports photography camera
16
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
37
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (150 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 Travel photography advice
Nikon S100 Travel photography advice
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (150 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 Landscape photography info
Nikon S100 Landscape photography info
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
45
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A495
Vlogging with Nikon S100
21
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon A495 vs Nikon S100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Nikon S100
 Canon PowerShot A495Nikon Coolpix S100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A495 Nikon Coolpix S100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 115k dot 820k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Organic LED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 175 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 150 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $109 $240