- 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
- 10.0 megapixels
- 28.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
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Prices: | Compare Prices | |
Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
Canon PowerShot S95 webpage |
Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Canon S90
S90 vs S95 |
Pentax Q
Q vs Q10 |
Successor: |
Canon S100
S95 vs S100 |
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General | ||
Model Number: | S95 | Q10 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Compact | Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $399.99 | $599.95 |
Street Price: | $427.66 | $349.95 |
Date Available: | 2010-08-30 | 2012-10-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
6.8 oz
(193 g)
includes batteries |
10.4 oz
(296 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
3.9 x
2.3 x
1.2 in. (100 x 58 x 30 mm) |
4.0 x
2.3 x
1.3 in. (102 x 58 x 33 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
Effective Megapixels: | 10.0 | 12.4 |
Sensor Format: | 1/1.7 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: | 43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 2.08 microns | 1.54 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 5.5x |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 47 | 49 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 20.4 | 21.1 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.3 | 10.9 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 153 | 183 |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2048 (7.5 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 2736 (7.5 MP, 1:1), 2192 x 2736 (6.0 MP, Other), 2112 x 2112 (4.5 MP, 1:1), 1696 x 2112 (3.6 MP, Other), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1600 x 1064 (1.7 MP, 3:2), 1200 x 1200 (1.4 MP, 1:1), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 320 x 240 (0.1 MP, 4:3) |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2664 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 3456 x 2592 (9.0 MP, 4:3), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 1944 (6.7 MP, 16:9), 2592 x 2592 (6.7 MP, 1:1), 2688 x 2016 (5.4 MP, 4:3), 2688 x 1792 (4.8 MP, 3:2), 2688 x 1512 (4.1 MP, 16:9), 2016 x 2016 (4.1 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1440 (2.8 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1440 x 1440 (2.1 MP, 1:1) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), CR2 | JPEG (Exif 2.3), 12-bit DNG RAW |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 1.9 | 5.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (24)
640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) |
1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) |
Movie File Format: | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM) | MOV (AVC H.264) with monaural sound |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | Pentax Q |
Lens: | Canon Zoom Lens | 02 Standard Zoom smc Pentax 5-15mm f/2.8-4.5 ED AL [IF] |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 105mm | 28 - 83mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 6 - 22.5mm | 5 - 15mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.80x | 3.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/2.0 (W) / f/4.9 (T) - f/8.0 | f/2.8 (W) / f/4.5 (T) - f/8 |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
5 -
50 cm 2.0 - 19.7 in |
|
Filter Thread: | n/a | 40.5mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 9-point AiAF, 1-point AF (center or Face Select and Track) | Contrast Detection: AF Single (w focus lock, focus/release priority selectable), AF Continuous, AF Face Detection, Manual; Auto 25 Point, User-Selectable, Center |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | No | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | No / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | Optional O-VF1 Optical Viewfinder (hotshoe mount) | |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 461,000 dots | 460,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 16.0x |
Top Deck Display: | No | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto, ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; up to 12800 in 2.5-mp Low Light mode | Auto (100-6400), 100-6400, 1/3 steps |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom, Underwater | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/1600 - 15 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE | Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Landscape, Kids & Pets. Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-Timer, FaceSelf-Timer), Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Underwater, Color Accent, Color Swap, High Dynamic Range, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Nostalgic, Stitch Assist | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR, Night Snap, Forest, Surf & Snow, HDR, Backlight Silhouette, Kids, Pet, Quick Macro, Food, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum; Digital filters (capture) - Image Tone:(Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing) |
Self Timer: | 1 - 30 (1-10 shots) seconds | 2 or 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Redeye, On + Redeye, Soft |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 4.9 m / 16.1 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | Auto ISO: 1.6-21 ft./50cm-6.5m (W), 3.0-9.8 ft./90cm-3.0m (T) | Lens dependent. GN of ~7m at ISO 200. |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/500 | 1/2000 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | -2 to +1 EV |
External Flash Connection: | n/a | Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | CR2 | 12-bit DNG RAW |
Movie File Format: | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM) | MOV (AVC H.264) with monaural sound |
Included Memory: | No memory included | 0.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | No | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional IR | |
Connections (extended): | HDMI mini out | Micro (Type D) HDMI |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 2.58 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 2.88 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 1.9 | 5.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | Unlimited | 5 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.64 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.62 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.90 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.096 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | 2.2 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | ||
Flash cycle time, full power: | 6.0 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 200 shots | 250 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NB-6L | Proprietary D-LI68 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NB-6L Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary D-LI68 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
Included Software: | Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM | Software CD-ROM S-SW131 (includes SilkyPix) |
OS Compatibility: | Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS | Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X 10.4+ |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Hybrid IS, 720p HD video, HDMI port, in-camera HDR scene mode, ergonomic changes. | Newly adopted CMOS image sensor and upgraded AF performance. Available in red or silver. |