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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon S95

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot S95 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon S95 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
Canon S95
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 30mm
  • Announced November 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon S90
  • Newer Model is Canon S100
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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon S95 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon A3000 IS vs Canon S95, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are created by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the S95 (10MP) is relatively similar but the A3000 IS (1/2.3") and S95 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The A3000 IS was launched 10 months earlier than the S95 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A3000 IS scores vs the S95 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Canon S95

 A3000 IS S95 

Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Canon A3000 IS

 S95 A3000 IS 
AnnouncedNovember 2010January 2010Newer by 10 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Canon S95

 A3000 IS S95 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon S95 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3000 IS enjoys physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Canon S95 has dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the A3000 IS against the S95.

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon S95 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and S95 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon S95 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon S95 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 IS and S95.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The A3000 IS comes with the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF more difficult. The more aged A3000 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon S95 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon S95 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon S95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography details
Canon S95 Portrait photography details
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
41
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3000 IS
Street photography with Canon S95
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography advice
Canon S95 Sports photography advice
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography features
Canon S95 Travel photography features
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
64
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography factors
Canon S95 Landscape photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
53
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging information
Canon S95 Vlogging information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
32
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon S95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Canon S95
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISCanon PowerShot S95
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Canon PowerShot S95
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2010-11-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-105mm (3.8x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/500 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 lbs) 195g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 47
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 153
Other
Battery model NB-8L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card
Card slots Single -
Cost at release $240 $495