Canon S95 vs Sony A100

Below, we will be comparing the Canon S95 versus Sony A100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the A100 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the S95 (1/1.7") and A100 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The S95 was manufactured 4 years after the A100 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon S95 being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S95 grades versus the A100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S95 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The entire galleries are available at Canon S95 Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon S95 has got outer dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony A100 has measurements of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Contrast the Canon S95 versus Sony A100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S95 vs the A100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S95 and A100 is 93 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S95 and A100.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The S95 includes the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF more challenging. The more recent S95 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.