Canon A495 vs Nikon S6000
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Canon A495 vs Nikon S6000 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
- Revealed January 2010
(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

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").

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.

Canon A495 vs Nikon S6000 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A495 and Nikon Coolpix S6000. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A495 Gallery and Nikon S6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Nikon S6000
A495 | S6000 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Canon A495
S6000 | A495 | |||
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Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A495 and Nikon S6000
A495 | S6000 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Canon A495 vs Nikon S6000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Canon A495 vs Nikon S6000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A495 | Nikon Coolpix S6000 | |
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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 |