Canon A495 vs Nikon S31

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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.