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Canon S95 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S95 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Canon S95 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Canon S95
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 30mm
  • Launched November 2010
  • Older Model is Canon S90
  • Later Model is Canon S100
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Canon S95 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon S95 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The S95 was released 4 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S95 grades against the Galaxy Camera 2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 S95 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Canon S95

 Galaxy Camera 2 S95 
IntroducedJanuary 2014November 2010Fresher by 37 months
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k461kCrisper display (+576k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon S95 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 S95 Galaxy Camera 2 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon S95 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon S95 enjoys outer dimensions 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Canon S95 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S95 and the Galaxy Camera 2.

Canon S95 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S95 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon S95 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Canon S95 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S95 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S95 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older S95 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon S95 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Canon S95 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S95 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon S95
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
40
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500s)
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S95
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
65
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (283g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S95 Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
48
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery life (400 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S95 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
64
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
73
better than average battery life (400 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (283g)
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S95 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse function
52
you can focus manually
quite wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S95 Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging information
32
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
37
quite wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone support
lighter than competitors in class (283g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Canon S95 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S95 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Canon PowerShot S95Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot S95 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-11-23 2014-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 gr (0.43 lb) 283 gr (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 153 not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots - One
Retail pricing $495 $400