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Canon A495 vs Nikon S6000

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon A495 vs Nikon S6000 Key Specs

Canon A495
(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
  • Revealed January 2010
Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Released February 2010
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Canon A495 vs Nikon S6000 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon A495 vs Nikon S6000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and S6000 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A495 was launched very close to the S6000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A495 grades versus the S6000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Nikon S6000

 A495 S6000 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Canon A495

 S6000 A495 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Nikon S6000

 A495 S6000 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2010Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon A495 vs Nikon S6000 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A495 offers exterior dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon S6000 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the A495 vs the S6000.

Canon A495 vs Nikon S6000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A495 and S6000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Nikon S6000 top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Nikon S6000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A495 and S6000.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S6000 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Canon A495 vs Nikon S6000 sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A495
Portrait photography with Nikon S6000
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 Street photography highlights
Nikon S6000 Street photography highlights
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6000 as a Sports photography camera
16
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 Travel photography factors
Nikon S6000 Travel photography factors
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
64
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A495
Landscape photography with Nikon S6000
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
37
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S6000 Vlogging highlights
21
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon A495 vs Nikon S6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Nikon S6000
 Canon PowerShot A495Nikon Coolpix S6000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A495 Nikon Coolpix S6000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 lb) 156g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $109 $300