• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 33.00mm - 165.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 37.00mm - 122.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon S60 advantages over Canon A495

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • More telephoto lens reach
    165 mm vs 122 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 30 mm
    Thinner
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    230k vs 115k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Wider angle lens
    33 mm vs 37 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon A495 advantages over Nikon S60

  • Less expensive
    $130 vs $350 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.0 vs f/3.8
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 400 vs 140 shots
    Capture more photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Samsung TL9

Nikon S60
Samsung TL9
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Wider angle lens
  • $280
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
Canon A495
Samsung TL9
  • $86
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $280
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Pentax WS80

Nikon S60
Pentax WS80
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
Canon A495
Pentax WS80
  • $86
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Nikon S70

Nikon S60
Nikon S70
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels
Canon A495
Nikon S70
  • $86
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Thinner

Compared to Canon A490

Nikon S60
Canon A490
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Thinner
  • $75
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
Canon A495
Canon A490
  • $86
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $75
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compared to Canon A800

Nikon S60
Canon A800
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
Canon A495
Canon A800
  • $86
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
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