Canon A495 vs Nikon S3600
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Canon A495 vs Nikon S3600 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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
- 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
- Launched January 2014

Canon A495 vs Nikon S3600 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Canon A495 and Nikon S3600, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and S3600 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A495 was released 5 years prior to the S3600 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A495 matches up vs the S3600 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A495 vs Nikon S3600 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A495 & Nikon Coolpix S3600. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A495 Gallery & Nikon S3600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Nikon S3600
A495 | S3600 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Canon A495
S3600 | A495 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 48 months |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A495 and Nikon S3600
A495 | S3600 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Canon A495 vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon A495 offers outside measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3600 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Canon A495 and Nikon S3600 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the A495 versus the S3600.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A495 and S3600 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A495 and S3600.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S3600 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A495 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A495 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A495 vs Nikon S3600 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A495 | Nikon Coolpix S3600 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A495 | Nikon Coolpix S3600 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-05 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.7-6.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 115 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 pounds) | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 life | - | 230 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $109 | $200 |