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Canon A495 vs Nikon S640

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon A495 vs Nikon S640 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
  • Launched January 2010
Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released August 2009
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Canon A495 vs Nikon S640 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Nikon S640

 A495 S640 

Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Canon A495

 S640 A495 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Nikon S640

 A495 S640 
ReleasedJanuary 2010August 2009Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon A495 vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison

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.

Canon A495 vs Nikon S640 size comparison

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

Canon A495 vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon A495 vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S640 Portrait photography advice
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 Street photography information
Nikon S640 Street photography information
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (130g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A495
Sports photography with Nikon S640
16
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 Travel photography features
Nikon S640 Travel photography features
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
lighter than competition (130 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 Landscape photography info
Nikon S640 Landscape photography info
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S640 Vlogging highlights
21
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (130g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon A495 vs Nikon S640 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Nikon S640
 Canon PowerShot A495Nikon Coolpix S640
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A495 Nikon Coolpix S640
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 130 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $109 $225