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Canon S90 vs Canon S95

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S90 front
 
Canon PowerShot S95 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon S90 vs Canon S95 Key Specs

Canon S90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
  • Revealed April 2010
  • Replacement is Canon S95
Canon S95
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 30mm
  • Launched November 2010
  • Superseded the Canon S90
  • Refreshed by Canon S100
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Canon S90 vs Canon S95 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Canon S90 versus Canon S95, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are built by Canon. The resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the S95 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/1.7").

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The S90 was released 7 months before the S95 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the S90 scores vs the S95 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Canon S95

 S90 S95 

Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Canon S90

 S95 S90 
LaunchedNovember 2010April 2010Fresher by 7 months

Common features in the Canon S90 and Canon S95

 S90 S95 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution461k461kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon S90 vs Canon S95 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon S90 comes with external measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Canon S95 has specifications of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the S90 compared to the S95.

Canon S90 vs Canon S95 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S90 and S95 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon S90 vs Canon S95 top view buttons comparison

Canon S90 vs Canon S95 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S90 and S95.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The older S90 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon S90 vs Canon S95 sensor size comparison

Canon S90 vs Canon S95 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S90 vs Canon S95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S90 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon S95 as a Portrait photography camera
40
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
41
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon S90 as a Street photography camera
Canon S95 as a Street photography camera
64
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/1.7")
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S90
Sports photography with Canon S95
27
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S90 as a Travel photography camera
Canon S95 as a Travel photography camera
63
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
64
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S90 Landscape photography advice
Canon S95 Landscape photography advice
52
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse recording
53
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S90 Vlogging advice
Canon S95 Vlogging advice
31
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
32
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Canon S90 vs Canon S95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S90 and Canon S95
 Canon PowerShot S90Canon PowerShot S95
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot S90 Canon PowerShot S95
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-04-08 2010-11-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-105mm (3.8x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 6.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500 seconds 1/500 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 gr (0.43 pounds) 195 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 46 47
DXO Color Depth rating 20.2 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 11.3
DXO Low light rating 185 153
Other
Battery ID NB-6L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card
Storage slots One -
Launch price $599 $495