Canon A495 vs Nikon S31
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Canon A495 vs Nikon S31 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
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F) lens
- 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
- Revealed June 2013

Canon A495 vs Nikon S31 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Canon A495 and Nikon S31, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the S31 (10MP) is relatively similar but the A495 (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") have totally different sensor dimensions.

The A495 was revealed 4 years before the S31 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the A495 scores versus the S31 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A495 vs Nikon S31 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A495 & Nikon Coolpix S31. The full galleries are provided at Canon A495 Gallery & Nikon S31 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Nikon S31
A495 | S31 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Canon A495
S31 | A495 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 42 months |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A495 and Nikon S31
A495 | S31 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon A495 vs Nikon S31 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A495 provides physical 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) and the Nikon S31 has dimensions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A495 and Nikon S31 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the A495 vs the S31.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A495 and S31 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Nikon S31 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A495 and S31.
To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The A495 includes the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The more aged A495 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A495 vs Nikon S31 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A495 vs Nikon S31 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A495 | Nikon Coolpix S31 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A495 | Nikon Coolpix S31 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2010-01-05 | 2013-06-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.9" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.96 x 3.72mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 18.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 29-87mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 7.3 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 115 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic 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 | 175 gr (0.39 lbs) | 185 gr (0.41 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
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 | - | 260 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $109 | $90 |