Canon S95 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon S95 versus Fujifilm Z1000EXR, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The S95 was released 13 months before the Fujifilm Z1000EXR which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the S95 scores against the Fujifilm Z1000EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S95 and Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon S95 Gallery and Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon S95 enjoys physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Fujifilm Z1000EXR has proportions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S95 against the Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S95 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR is 93 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S95 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S95 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will show more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older S95 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.