Canon S95 vs Sony H50

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon S95 vs Sony H50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the H50 (9MP) is relatively well matched but the S95 (1/1.7") and H50 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The S95 was unveiled 23 months after the H50 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S95 grades versus the H50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S95 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The full galleries are provided at Canon S95 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon S95 features exterior measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check the Canon S95 vs Sony H50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the S95 vs the H50.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S95 and H50 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S95 and H50.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S95 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon S95 will resolve greater detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger S95 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.