Canon A495 vs Nikon S9700

Let's look more in depth at the Canon A495 versus Nikon S9700, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and S9700 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A495 was brought out 5 years prior to the S9700 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A495 scores against the S9700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A495 and Nikon Coolpix S9700. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A495 Gallery and Nikon S9700 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A495 has got exterior measurements 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 S9700 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the A495 compared to the S9700.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A495 and S9700 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A495 and S9700.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S9700 to provide greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged A495 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.