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Canon A495 vs Nikon S630

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon A495 vs Nikon S630 Key Specs

Canon A495
(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
Nikon S630
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Nikon S630

 A495 S630 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Canon A495

 S630 A495 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Nikon S630

 A495 S630 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon A495 vs Nikon S630 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A495 and S630 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Nikon S630 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 Portrait photography info
Nikon S630 Portrait photography info
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 Street photography features
Nikon S630 Street photography features
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 Sports photography details
Nikon S630 Sports photography details
16
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S630 Travel photography highlights
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
56
built-in flash
very long reach (260mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 Landscape photography features
Nikon S630 Landscape photography features
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
28
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A495
Vlogging with Nikon S630
21
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Canon A495 vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Nikon S630
 Canon PowerShot A495Nikon Coolpix S630
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