Canon S95 vs Sony TX1

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon S95 vs Sony TX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is relatively close but the S95 (1/1.7") and TX1 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The S95 was revealed 16 months later than the TX1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon S95 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S95 grades vs the TX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S95 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon S95 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon S95 provides exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S95 versus the TX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S95 and TX1 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S95 and TX1.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The S95 offers the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The newer S95 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.