Canon A495 vs Nikon S630
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Canon A495 vs Nikon S630 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
- Announced February 2009
Canon A495 vs Nikon S630 Overview
The following is a extensive comparison of the Canon A495 versus Nikon S630, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the S630 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe A495 was manufactured 12 months after the S630 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A495 scores versus the S630 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon A495 vs Nikon S630 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A495 & Nikon Coolpix S630. The entire galleries are available at Canon A495 Gallery & Nikon S630 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Nikon S630
A495 | S630 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | February 2009 | Newer by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Canon A495
S630 | A495 | |||
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Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A495 and Nikon S630
A495 | S630 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Canon A495 vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A495 offers outer measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon S630 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Examine the Canon A495 versus Nikon S630 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the A495 and the S630.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A495 and S630 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Canon A495 vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A495 and S630.
As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S630 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent A495 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
Canon A495 vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A495 vs Nikon S630 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A495 | Nikon Coolpix S630 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A495 | Nikon Coolpix S630 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-01-05 | 2009-02-03 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
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 detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 37-260mm (7.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.5-5.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 115k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175g (0.39 lbs) | 140g (0.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 2 x AA | EN-L12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $109 | $240 |