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Canon A495 vs Nikon S1000pj

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon A495 vs Nikon S1000pj Key Specs

Canon A495
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Canon A495 vs Nikon S1000pj Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Canon A495 vs Nikon S1000pj, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the S1000pj (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A495 was revealed 6 months after the S1000pj so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the A495 grades vs the S1000pj in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Nikon S1000pj

 A495 S1000pj 

Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Canon A495

 S1000pj A495 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Nikon S1000pj

 A495 S1000pj 
LaunchedJanuary 2010August 2009Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon A495 vs Nikon S1000pj Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon A495 features external measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S1000pj has specifications of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A495 and the S1000pj.

Canon A495 vs Nikon S1000pj size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A495 and S1000pj is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Nikon S1000pj top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Nikon S1000pj Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A495 and S1000pj.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S1000pj to render greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Canon A495 vs Nikon S1000pj sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 Portrait photography features
Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography features
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Street photography camera
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 Sports photography advice
Nikon S1000pj Sports photography advice
16
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
33
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 Landscape photography info
Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography info
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 Vlogging info
Nikon S1000pj Vlogging info
21
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Canon A495 vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Nikon S1000pj
 Canon PowerShot A495Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A495 Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 lbs) 175g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $109 $289