Canon S95 vs Sony WX30
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Canon S95 vs Sony WX30 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
- Revealed November 2010
- Succeeded the Canon S90
- Successor is Canon S100
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Released July 2011
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Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon S95 vs Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and WX30 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe S95 was revealed 8 months prior to the WX30 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S95 scores against the WX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Sony WX30
| S95 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Canon S95
| WX30 | S95 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2011 |  | November 2010 | Fresher by 8 months |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 461k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon S95 and Sony WX30
| S95 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Canon S95 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon S95 has got outside measurements 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 WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Canon S95 vs Sony WX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S95 vs the WX30.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S95 and WX30 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Canon S95 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S95 and WX30.
To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S95 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony WX30 will render more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older S95 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Canon S95 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot S95 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot S95 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2010-11-23 | 2011-07-25 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 4 | BIONZ |
| 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 surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 461k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.50 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/500s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 195 grams (0.43 lb) | 117 grams (0.26 lb) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 life | - | 250 images |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-6L | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | - | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $495 | $259 |