Canon S95 vs Fujifilm X-E1

The following is a detailed review of the Canon S95 and Fujifilm X-E1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The S95 was unveiled 3 years before the Fujifilm X-E1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon S95 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the S95 grades versus the Fujifilm X-E1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S95 and Fujifilm X-E1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon S95 Gallery and Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon S95 enjoys exterior measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-E1 has sizing of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Look at the Canon S95 and Fujifilm X-E1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the S95 vs the Fujifilm X-E1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S95 and Fujifilm X-E1 is 93 and 85 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S95 and Fujifilm X-E1.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S95 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Fujifilm X-E1 will give more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged S95 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.