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Side-by-side comparison

Canon PowerShot A95
vs Nikon Coolpix P4

Archive illustration for Canon PowerShot A95

Canon / 2004

PowerShot A95

Full specifications
VS
Archive illustration for Nikon Coolpix P4

Nikon / 2006

Coolpix P4

Full specifications

Sensor area

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38 mm²
PowerShot A95
38 mm²
Coolpix P4
Area ratio
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The PowerShot A95 and Coolpix P4 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.

These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.

Key specification differences

PowerShot A95MetricCoolpix P4
5 MPEffective pixels8 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
2.75 µmPixel pitch2.18 µm
7.58 µm²Pixel area4.74 µm²
13.19 MP/cm²Pixel density21.11 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
335 gWeight170 g
Compact Flash (Type I)StorageSecure Digital
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryNikon EN-EL5 rechargeable Lithium-Ion Li-ion battery

Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.

How to choose between these cameras

The PowerShot A95 and Coolpix P4 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix P4 has the lighter body. The Coolpix P4 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix P4 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.

Reasons to choose PowerShot A95

Released in 2004, PowerShot A95 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 335 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.

Reasons to choose Coolpix P4

Released in 2006, Coolpix P4 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 170 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.

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