Canon S95 vs Sony ZV-1
Portability
93 Imaging
34 Features
42 Overall
37
93 Imaging
34 Features
42 Overall
37
Portability
88 Imaging
54 Features
86 Overall
66
88 Imaging
54 Features
86 Overall
66
Canon S95 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs
Canon S95
(Full Review)
(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
- Superseded the Canon S90
- Updated by Canon S100
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
- Revealed May 2020
- Refreshed by Sony ZV-1 II
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Lets take a deeper look at the Canon S95 and Sony ZV-1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and ZV-1 (1") offer totally different sensor measurements.
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Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the S95 scores vs the ZV-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S95 & Sony ZV-1. The complete galleries are available at Canon S95 Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Sony ZV-1
| S95 | ZV-1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Canon S95
| ZV-1 | S95 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | May 2020 |  | November 2010 | Fresher by 115 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 461k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon S95 and Sony ZV-1
| S95 | ZV-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Canon S95 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon S95 enjoys exterior 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 ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S95 and the ZV-1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S95 and ZV-1 is 93 and 88 respectively.
Canon S95 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S95 and ZV-1.
All in all, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S95 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony ZV-1 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older S95 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Canon S95 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Canon S95 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Portrait photography camera
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/500s)
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Canon S95 Street photography details
Sony ZV-1 Street photography details
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competitors (294 grams)
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Canon S95 as a Sports photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Sports photography camera
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (24.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
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Travel photography with Canon S95
Travel photography with Sony ZV-1
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
lighter than competitors (294g)
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
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Canon S95 Landscape photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography highlights
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse recording
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery life (260 shots)
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Canon S95 Vlogging factors
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging factors
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
lighter than competitors (294g)
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Canon S95 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot S95 | Sony ZV-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon PowerShot S95 | Sony ZV-1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2010-11-23 | 2020-05-27 |
| Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 4 | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 116.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 315 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/1.8-2.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 24.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.50 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 195 gr (0.43 pounds) | 294 gr (0.65 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") |
| 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 | - | 260 shots |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-6L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | - | Single |
| Launch cost | $495 | $750 |