Canon S95 vs Sony HX99

Below, we are reviewing the Canon S95 versus Sony HX99, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) possess different sensor sizing.

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The S95 was revealed 8 years before the HX99 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S95 matches up against the HX99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S95 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The full galleries are provided at Canon S95 Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon S95 has got physical 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) while the Sony HX99 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Check out the Canon S95 versus Sony HX99 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S95 and the HX99.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S95 and HX99 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S95 and HX99.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S95 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony HX99 will give you more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older S95 is going to be behind in sensor tech.