Clicky

Canon S95 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S95 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon S95 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR 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
  • Announced November 2010
  • Replaced the Canon S90
  • Refreshed by Canon S100
Fujifilm Z900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 151g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced April 2011
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Canon S95 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Overview

The following is a complete review of the Canon S95 and Fujifilm Z900EXR, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") boast different sensor dimensions.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The S95 was brought out 4 months before the Fujifilm Z900EXR which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon S95 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm Z900EXR being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S95 scores versus the Fujifilm Z900EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Fujifilm Z900EXR

 S95 Fujifilm Z900EXR 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z900EXR over the Canon S95

 Fujifilm Z900EXR S95 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon S95 and Fujifilm Z900EXR

 S95 Fujifilm Z900EXR 
IntroducedNovember 2010April 2011Similar age
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon S95 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon S95 features outer measurements 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 Z900EXR has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Canon S95 and Fujifilm Z900EXR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S95 compared to the Fujifilm Z900EXR.

Canon S95 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S95 and Fujifilm Z900EXR is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon S95 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon S95 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S95 and Fujifilm Z900EXR.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S95 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm Z900EXR will give more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively.

Canon S95 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR sensor size comparison

Canon S95 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S95 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S95 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm Z900EXR as a Portrait photography camera
41
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
43
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW files
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Street Comparison

Canon S95 Street photography features
Fujifilm Z900EXR Street photography features
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers focus by touch
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (151g)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

Canon S95 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm Z900EXR as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Travel Comparison

Canon S95 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm Z900EXR Travel photography factors
64
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
65
offers focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Landscape Comparison

Canon S95 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm Z900EXR as a Landscape photography camera
53
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
no Timelapse recording
50
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
very small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Vlogging Comparison

Canon S95 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm Z900EXR Vlogging advice
32
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
34
quite wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (151g)
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels

Canon S95 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S95 and Fujifilm Z900EXR
 Canon PowerShot S95Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot S95 Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-11-23 2011-04-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 gr (0.43 lbs) 151 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 - 220 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots - Single
Retail pricing $495 $380