Canon S95 vs Nikon P7100

Lets take a closer look at the Canon S95 and Nikon P7100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the P7100 (10MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/1.7").

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The S95 was unveiled 15 months prior to the P7100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S95 scores versus the P7100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S95 and Nikon Coolpix P7100. The full galleries are provided at Canon S95 Gallery and Nikon P7100 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon S95 comes with outer measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7100 has measurements of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Look at the Canon S95 and Nikon P7100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S95 compared to the P7100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S95 and P7100 is 93 and 82 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S95 and P7100.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you have to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged S95 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.