Canon PowerShot S95 vs Canon PowerShot S90

      Canon PowerShot S95

      Canon PowerShot S90
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon PowerShot S95 and the Canon PowerShot S90, 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 S90 was introduced in April 2010. 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 S90 Highlights

      • 10.0 MP 1/1.7-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 461k dot Fixed Screen
      • 0.9 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Canon PowerShot S95
      4. Advantage of Canon PowerShot S90
      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 S90.

      PROS

      Canon PowerShot S95

      Canon PowerShot S90

      •   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
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   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

      CONS

      Canon PowerShot S95

      Canon PowerShot S90

      •   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 - 10.0 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   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 - 46
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      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 S90

      •   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 S90.

      Canon PowerShot S95 vs Canon PowerShot S90
      Face Detection vs
      Higher DxO Color Depth 20.4 vs 20.2
      Higher DxO Dynamic Range 11.3 vs 11.0
      Higher DxO Overall Score 47 vs 46
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 640 x 480
      Speaker Stereo vs Mono

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Canon PowerShot S95.

      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 S100
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Pentax RZ10
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      1/2.33-inch

      14 MP

      Sony W350
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 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 S90

      Canon S90
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot S90 over Canon PowerShot S95.

      Canon PowerShot S95 vs Canon PowerShot S90
      Higher DxO Low Light ISO 153 vs 185
      Built-in Microphone vs Mono
      More Storage Slots 0 vs 1

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Canon PowerShot S90.

      Canon S200
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon S110
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon S100
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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 R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Nikon Z7 II
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 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 S90
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO3,2003,200
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        High Flash Sync Speed1/500 sec1/500 sec
        HDMI Output
        Light195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz)195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Canon PowerShot S95 Canon PowerShot S90
        Small Sensor1/1.7-inch1/1.7-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor10 Megapixel10.0 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Focus Points99
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen461k dot461k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1600 sec1/1600 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting0.9 fps0.9 fps
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low DxO Overall Score4746
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 720640 x 480
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Canon PowerShot S95 and Canon PowerShot S90 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 461k dot resolution.

      Sensor

      Both models feature 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. Their native ISO range is 80 - 3,200

      Photography Features

      Cameras are equipped with DIGIC 4 processor and can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution.


      Image Stabilization

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

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      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 and Canon PowerShot S90 come with NB-6L battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Canon PowerShot S95 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card card slot. Canon PowerShot S90 has a single SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1600 sec on Canon PowerShot S95, and up to 1/1600 sec on Canon PowerShot S90. Cameras can shoot continuously up to 0.9 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 6.50 m.. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/500 sec on both cameras.

      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 S90 body has dimensions of 100 x 58 x 31 mm (3.94 x 2.28 x 1.22") and they both weigh 195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz).

      Canon PowerShot S95

      Canon PowerShot S90

      100 mm

      58 mm

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      Size comparisons of Canon PowerShot S95 and Canon PowerShot S90

      Canon PowerShot S95 and Canon PowerShot S90 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 S90

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

      Sports Photography

      Canon PowerShot S95

      Canon PowerShot S90

      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
      POOR
      53
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.9 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon PowerShot S95

      Canon PowerShot S90

      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
      56
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.9 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Canon PowerShot S95

      Canon PowerShot S90

      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
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No 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

      Street Photography

      Canon PowerShot S95

      Canon PowerShot S90

      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
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 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)

      Travel Photography

      Canon PowerShot S95

      Canon PowerShot S90

      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
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon PowerShot S95 and Canon PowerShot S90 and give them scores of 56 and 57 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 S90

      OVERALL
      56
      OVERALL
      57

      Sensor

      Canon PowerShot S95

      Canon PowerShot S90

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 47
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.0 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 46

      Photo

      Canon PowerShot S95

      Canon PowerShot S90

      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
      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

      Video

      Canon PowerShot S95

      Canon PowerShot S90

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      41
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Canon PowerShot S95

      Canon PowerShot S90

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon PowerShot S95

      Canon PowerShot S90

      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 S90

      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
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Canon PowerShot S95

      Canon PowerShot S90

      BAD
      39
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz)
      POOR
      54
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz)


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