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Canon S95 vs Canon SX400 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S95 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
Portability
81
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Canon S95 vs Canon SX400 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
  • Introduced November 2010
  • Older Model is Canon S90
  • Refreshed by Canon S100
Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Released July 2014
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Canon S95 vs Canon SX400 IS Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon S95 versus Canon SX400 IS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Canon. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and SX400 IS (16MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and SX400 IS (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The S95 was unveiled 4 years prior to the SX400 IS and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S95 matches up vs the SX400 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Canon SX400 IS

 S95 SX400 IS 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Canon S95

 SX400 IS S95 
ReleasedJuly 2014November 2010Fresher by 44 months

Common features in the Canon S95 and Canon SX400 IS

 S95 SX400 IS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon S95 vs Canon SX400 IS Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon S95 features physical measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Canon SX400 IS has specifications of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S95 and the SX400 IS.

Canon S95 vs Canon SX400 IS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S95 and SX400 IS is 93 and 81 respectively.

Canon S95 vs Canon SX400 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon S95 vs Canon SX400 IS Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S95 and SX400 IS.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S95 having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon SX400 IS will show extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The older S95 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon S95 vs Canon SX400 IS sensor size comparison

Canon S95 vs Canon SX400 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S95 vs Canon SX400 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S95 Portrait photography features
Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography features
40
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon S95 Street photography information
Canon SX400 IS Street photography information
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon S95 Sports photography info
Canon SX400 IS Sports photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
41
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (190 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S95 Travel photography details
Canon SX400 IS Travel photography details
64
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
60
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (190 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S95 Landscape photography highlights
Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography highlights
52
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery pack (190 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S95
Vlogging with Canon SX400 IS
32
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
28
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon S95 vs Canon SX400 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S95 and Canon SX400 IS
 Canon PowerShot S95Canon PowerShot SX400 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot S95 Canon PowerShot SX400 IS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-11-23 2014-07-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 0cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 grams (0.43 lbs) 313 grams (0.69 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 190 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NB-11LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots - 1
Pricing at release $495 $229