Canon A495 vs Nikon S5200

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon A495 vs Nikon S5200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and S5200 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A495 was released 4 years prior to the S5200 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A495 matches up vs the S5200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A495 and Nikon Coolpix S5200. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A495 Gallery and Nikon S5200 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon A495 enjoys outside dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon S5200 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the A495 and the S5200.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A495 and S5200 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A495 and S5200.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S5200 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged A495 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.