Canon S95 vs Fujifilm XF1

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Canon S95 and Fujifilm XF1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) is very similar but the S95 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The S95 was unveiled 22 months earlier than the Fujifilm XF1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S95 matches up against the Fujifilm XF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S95 & Fujifilm XF1. The full galleries are provided at Canon S95 Gallery & Fujifilm XF1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon S95 features physical 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) while the Fujifilm XF1 has specifications of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Compare the Canon S95 and Fujifilm XF1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S95 against the Fujifilm XF1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S95 and Fujifilm XF1 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S95 and Fujifilm XF1.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S95 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm XF1 will offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older S95 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.