Canon PowerShot S95 vs Canon PowerShot S100

      Canon PowerShot S95

      Canon PowerShot S100
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon PowerShot S95 and the Canon PowerShot S100, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Canon PowerShot S95 was introduced in November 2010 and Canon PowerShot S100 was introduced in December 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Canon PowerShot S95 Highlights

      • 10 MP 1/1.7-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 461k dot Fixed Screen
      • 0.9 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Canon PowerShot S100 Highlights

      • 12.1 MP 1/1.7-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 461k dot Fixed Screen
      • 2.3 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-in GPS
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Canon PowerShot S95
      4. Advantage of Canon PowerShot S100
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Canon PowerShot S95 and Canon PowerShot S100.

      PROS

      Canon PowerShot S95

      Canon PowerShot S100

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/500 sec
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Light - 198 g (0.44 lb / 6.98 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Canon PowerShot S95

      Canon PowerShot S100

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.9 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 47
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 50
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Canon PowerShot S95

      Canon PowerShot S100

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Canon PowerShot S95

      Canon S95
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot S95 over Canon PowerShot S100.

      Canon PowerShot S95 vs Canon PowerShot S100
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/4.9 vs f/5.9
      Speaker Stereo vs Mono
      Lighter 195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz) vs 198 g (0.44 lb / 6.98 oz)

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      Canon S110
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon S200
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon S120
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon S90
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      1/1.7-inch

      10.0 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Sony W350
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Pentax RZ10
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      1/2.33-inch

      14 MP

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Panasonic 3D1
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Casio EX-Z280
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Advantage of Canon PowerShot S100

      Canon S100
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot S100 over Canon PowerShot S95.

      Canon PowerShot S95 vs Canon PowerShot S100
      Higher Sensor Resolution 10 Megapixel vs 12.1 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 6,400
      More Powerful Processor DIGIC 4 vs DIGIC 5
      Max Image Resolution 3648 x 2736 vs 4000 x 3000
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 28 mm vs 24 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 105 mm vs 120 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 3.8x vs 5x
      Min Normal Focus Distance 50 cm vs 30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance 5 cm vs 3 cm
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1600 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 0.9 fps vs 2.3 fps
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/500 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Higher DxO Color Depth 20.4 vs 20.7
      Higher DxO Dynamic Range 11.3 vs 11.6
      Higher DxO Overall Score 47 vs 50
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 1920 x 1080
      Built-in Microphone vs Mono
      Built-in GPS vs
      More Storage Slots 0 vs 1

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      Canon S110
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon S120
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon S200
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon S90
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      1/1.7-inch

      10.0 MP

      Panasonic FP1
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony W550
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Kodak M200
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      1/3-inch

      10 MP

      Samsung TL350
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      1/2.33-inch

      10.2 MP

      Olympus SZ-30MR
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Sony DSLR-A330
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A290
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Canon N100
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Canon PowerShot S95 Canon PowerShot S100
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO3,2006,400
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        High Flash Sync Speed1/500 sec1/2000 sec
        HDMI Output
        Light195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz)198 g (0.44 lb / 6.98 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Canon PowerShot S95 Canon PowerShot S100
        Small Sensor1/1.7-inch1/1.7-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor10 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Focus Points99
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen461k dot461k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1600 sec1/2000 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting0.9 fps2.3 fps
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low DxO Overall Score4750
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Canon PowerShot S95 and Canon PowerShot S100 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 461k dot resolution.

      Sensor

      Canon PowerShot S95 features a 10 megapixel 1/1.7-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 41.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200. Canon PowerShot S100 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 31.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Canon PowerShot S95 is equipped with DIGIC 4 processor and can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2048, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2736 x 2736, 2192 x 2736, 2112 x 2112, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1064, 1696 x 2112, 1200 x 1200, 960 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480, 384 x 480, 320 x 240 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Canon PowerShot S100 is equipped with DIGIC 5 processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2248, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1584, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 360 with 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in GPS on Canon PowerShot S100

      Canon PowerShot S100 has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in GPS.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Both cameras have HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Canon PowerShot S95 comes with NB-6L battery pack and Canon PowerShot S100 comes with NB-5L battery pack with battery life of 200 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Canon PowerShot S95 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card card slot. Canon PowerShot S100 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1600 sec on Canon PowerShot S95, and up to 1/2000 sec on Canon PowerShot S100. Canon PowerShot S95 can shoot continuously up to 0.9 fps. Canon PowerShot S100 can shoot continuously up to 2.3 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 6.50 m on Canon PowerShot S95 and 7.00 m on Canon PowerShot S100. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/500 sec on Canon PowerShot S95 and 1/2000 sec on Canon PowerShot S100.

      Physical Parameters

      Canon PowerShot S95 body has dimensions of 100 x 58 x 30 mm (3.94 x 2.28 x 1.18") and Canon PowerShot S100 body has dimensions of 99 x 60 x 28 mm (3.9 x 2.36 x 1.1"). Canon PowerShot S95 weighs 195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz) and Canon PowerShot S100 weighs 198 g (0.44 lb / 6.98 oz).

      Canon PowerShot S95

      Canon PowerShot S100

      100 mm

      58 mm

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      99 mm

      60 mm

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      60 mm

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      30 mm

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      28 mm

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      Size comparisons of Canon PowerShot S95 and Canon PowerShot S100

      Canon PowerShot S95 and Canon PowerShot S100 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Canon PowerShot S95

      Canon PowerShot S100

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      70
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon PowerShot S95

      Canon PowerShot S100

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.9 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon PowerShot S95

      Canon PowerShot S100

      POOR
      53
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.9 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Canon PowerShot S95

      Canon PowerShot S100

      GOOD
      72
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      75
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Canon PowerShot S95

      Canon PowerShot S100

      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 198 g (0.44 lb / 6.98 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Canon PowerShot S95

      Canon PowerShot S100

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 198 g (0.44 lb / 6.98 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon PowerShot S95 and Canon PowerShot S100 and give them scores of 56 and 59 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Canon PowerShot S95

      Canon PowerShot S100

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      59

      Sensor

      Canon PowerShot S95

      Canon PowerShot S100

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 47
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 50

      Photo

      Canon PowerShot S95

      Canon PowerShot S100

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.9 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Canon PowerShot S95

      Canon PowerShot S100

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Canon PowerShot S95

      Canon PowerShot S100

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon PowerShot S95

      Canon PowerShot S100

      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Canon PowerShot S95

      Canon PowerShot S100

      POOR
      50
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Canon PowerShot S95

      Canon PowerShot S100

      BAD
      39
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz)
      POOR
      44
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 198 g (0.44 lb / 6.98 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots


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