Canon S95 vs Sony S950
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Canon S95 vs Sony S950 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 195g - 100 x 58 x 30mm
- Revealed November 2010
- Earlier Model is Canon S90
- Successor is Canon S100
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- No Video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Announced February 2009

Canon S95 vs Sony S950 Overview
Here is a detailed overview of the Canon S95 and Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the S950 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the S95 (1/1.7") and S950 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

The S95 was brought out 22 months later than the S950 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the S95 scores against the S950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon S95 vs Sony S950 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S95 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The entire galleries are available at Canon S95 Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Sony S950
S95 | S950 | |||
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Announced | November 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 22 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Canon S95
S950 | S95 |
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Common features in the Canon S95 and Sony S950
S95 | S950 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Canon S95 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon S95 features external dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Canon S95 and Sony S950 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S95 compared to the S950.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S95 and S950 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon S95 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S95 and S950.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The S95 comes with the bigger sensor which will make achieving bokeh less difficult. The younger S95 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon S95 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S95 vs Sony S950 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S95 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S95 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-11-23 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
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 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 195g (0.43 lbs) | 167g (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | - | Single |
Pricing at release | $495 | $130 |