Canon S95 vs Nikon D3

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon S95 and Nikon D3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro DSLR by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the D3 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the S95 (1/1.7") and D3 (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

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The S95 was revealed 2 years later than the D3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon S95 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D3 being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S95 scores vs the D3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S95 & Nikon D3. The full galleries are provided at Canon S95 Gallery & Nikon D3 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon S95 enjoys external measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon D3 has sizing of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") and a weight of 1300 grams (2.87 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S95 against the D3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S95 and D3 is 93 and 50 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S95 and D3.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S95 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Nikon D3 will give you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger S95 provides an advantage in sensor technology.