Canon S95 vs Sony HX80
93 Imaging
35 Features
42 Overall
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91 Imaging
44 Features
60 Overall
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Canon S95 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs
(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
- Announced November 2010
- Succeeded the Canon S90
- Updated by Canon S100
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Revealed March 2016
Canon S95 vs Sony HX80 Overview
Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon S95 and Sony HX80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and HX80 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe S95 was brought out 6 years earlier than the HX80 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S95 scores versus the HX80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon S95 vs Sony HX80 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S95 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The entire galleries are provided at Canon S95 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Sony HX80
S95 | HX80 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Canon S95
HX80 | S95 | |||
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Revealed | March 2016 | November 2010 | More modern by 64 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 461k | Sharper display (+460k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon S95 and Sony HX80
S95 | HX80 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Canon S95 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon S95 has outer dimensions 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 Sony HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Contrast the Canon S95 and Sony HX80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S95 versus the HX80.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S95 and HX80 is 93 and 91 respectively.
Canon S95 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S95 and HX80.
Clearly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S95 due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX80 will give you more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged S95 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Canon S95 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon S95 vs Sony HX80 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S95 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot S95 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-11-23 | 2016-03-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/500s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 195g (0.43 lb) | 245g (0.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 47 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 153 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 390 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | - | One |
Retail cost | $495 | $368 |