Canon A495 vs Nikon S1000pj
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Canon A495 vs Nikon S1000pj Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A495 vs Nikon S1000pj Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A495 & Nikon Coolpix S1000pj. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A495 Gallery & Nikon S1000pj Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Nikon S1000pj
A495 | S1000pj |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Canon A495
S1000pj | A495 | |||
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Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A495 and Nikon S1000pj
A495 | S1000pj | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Canon A495 vs Nikon S1000pj in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Canon A495 vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications
Canon PowerShot A495 | Nikon Coolpix S1000pj | |
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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 |