Canon A495 vs Nikon S640

Below is a extended review of the Canon A495 versus Nikon S640, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the S640 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A495 was introduced 6 months later than the S640 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A495 matches up versus the S640 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A495 & Nikon Coolpix S640. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A495 Gallery & Nikon S640 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon A495 enjoys physical dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S640 has specifications of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the A495 against the S640.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A495 and S640 is 93 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A495 and S640.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S640 to show extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively.