Canon S95 vs Nikon S5100

Here is a thorough assessment of the Canon S95 and Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is very comparable but the S95 (1/1.7") and S5100 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S95 was launched 4 months later than the S5100 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S95 scores versus the S5100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S95 and Nikon Coolpix S5100. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon S95 Gallery and Nikon S5100 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon S95 comes with exterior measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Nikon S5100 has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S95 against the S5100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S95 and S5100 is 93 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S95 and S5100.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S95 due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon S5100 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.