Canon A1100 IS vs Canon S95

Here is a extensive assessment of the Canon A1100 IS versus Canon S95, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. The resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the S95 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the A1100 IS (1/2.3") and S95 (1/1.7") come with different sensor size.

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The A1100 IS was manufactured 21 months before the S95 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A1100 IS scores vs the S95 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS and Canon PowerShot S95. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A1100 IS Gallery and Canon S95 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A1100 IS features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Canon S95 has measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Canon A1100 IS versus Canon S95 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the A1100 IS compared to the S95.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and S95 is 93 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1100 IS and S95.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A1100 IS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Canon A1100 IS will show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older A1100 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.