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Canon A495 vs Nikon S31

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Canon A495 vs Nikon S31 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Nikon S31
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Nikon S31

 A495 S31 

Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Canon A495

 S31 A495 
RevealedJune 2013January 2010Newer by 42 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Nikon S31

 A495 S31 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A495 vs Nikon S31 size comparison

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

Canon A495 vs Nikon S31 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Nikon S31 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Nikon S31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 Portrait photography info
Nikon S31 Portrait photography info
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.9")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 Street photography highlights
Nikon S31 Street photography highlights
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
52
environment sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.9")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S31 as a Sports photography camera
16
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
24
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.9")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S31 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
59
environment sealing
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 Landscape photography features
Nikon S31 Landscape photography features
22
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
30
great max aperture (f)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.9")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S31 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
24
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (29mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Canon A495 vs Nikon S31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Nikon S31
 Canon PowerShot A495Nikon Coolpix S31
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