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Canon S95 vs Casio EX-ZR100

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S95 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39

Canon S95 vs Casio EX-ZR100 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
  • Superseded the Canon S90
  • Successor is Canon S100
Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Canon S95 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon S95 versus Casio EX-ZR100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the EX-ZR100 (12MP) is very close but the S95 (1/1.7") and EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The S95 was launched 7 months before the EX-ZR100 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S95 grades against the EX-ZR100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 S95 EX-ZR100 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Canon S95

 EX-ZR100 S95 
IntroducedJuly 2011November 2010Newer by 7 months

Common features in the Canon S95 and Casio EX-ZR100

 S95 EX-ZR100 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution461k461kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon S95 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon S95 features external dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR100 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S95 vs the EX-ZR100.

Canon S95 vs Casio EX-ZR100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S95 and EX-ZR100 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon S95 vs Casio EX-ZR100 top view buttons comparison

Canon S95 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S95 and EX-ZR100.

To sum up, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S95 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Casio EX-ZR100 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged S95 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon S95 vs Casio EX-ZR100 sensor size comparison

Canon S95 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S95 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S95 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500s)
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon S95 Street photography info
Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography info
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon S95 Sports photography information
Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
46
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max fps (40.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S95 Travel photography features
Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography features
64
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
63
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S95
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR100
52
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse recording
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S95 Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging highlights
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Canon S95 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S95 and Casio EX-ZR100
 Canon PowerShot S95Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot S95 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-11-23 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 40.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195g (0.43 lbs) 204g (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots - 1
Retail pricing $495 $300