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Canon S95 vs Canon SX210 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S95 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon S95 vs Canon SX210 IS Key Specs

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
  • Succeeded the Canon S90
  • Replacement is Canon S100
Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Older Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX230 HS
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Canon S95 vs Canon SX210 IS Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon S95 vs Canon SX210 IS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Canon. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and SX210 IS (14MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and SX210 IS (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The S95 was revealed 6 months later than the SX210 IS so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S95 grades against the SX210 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Canon SX210 IS

 S95 SX210 IS 
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Canon S95

 SX210 IS S95 

Common features in the Canon S95 and Canon SX210 IS

 S95 SX210 IS 
IntroducedNovember 2010June 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon S95 vs Canon SX210 IS Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon S95 has physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Canon SX210 IS has dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S95 and the SX210 IS.

Canon S95 vs Canon SX210 IS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S95 and SX210 IS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon S95 vs Canon SX210 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon S95 vs Canon SX210 IS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S95 and SX210 IS.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S95 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon SX210 IS will offer you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Canon S95 vs Canon SX210 IS sensor size comparison

Canon S95 vs Canon SX210 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S95 vs Canon SX210 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S95 Portrait photography info
Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography info
40
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
37
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S95 Street photography highlights
Canon SX210 IS Street photography highlights
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (220 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S95
Sports photography with Canon SX210 IS
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S95 Travel photography highlights
Canon SX210 IS Travel photography highlights
64
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than average (220g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S95
Landscape photography with Canon SX210 IS
52
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse mode
48
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S95 Vlogging info
Canon SX210 IS Vlogging info
32
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (220 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon S95 vs Canon SX210 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S95 and Canon SX210 IS
 Canon PowerShot S95Canon PowerShot SX210 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot S95 Canon PowerShot SX210 IS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-11-23 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-392mm (14.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 grams (0.43 lbs) 220 grams (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 153 not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-6L NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Storage slots - Single
Pricing at launch $495 $226