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Manufacturer: Canon Part number: 4343B001
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- User reviews
- Specifications
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- Bottom Line:
- Though we'd like it to perform better, dSLR shooters looking for a sidekick camera will find the Canon PowerShot S95's top-flight photos and a full manual feature set worth the tradeoff of its compact size.
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CNET editors' review
Canon PowerShot S95 price range: $539.95
- Reviewed by: Lori Grunin
- Reviewed on: 09/26/2010
- Released on: 08/31/2010
The good: Attractive and well-designed; capable of producing very nice photos; complete set of manual controls; solid 720p video.
The bad: On the slow side, with subpar battery life; no low-compression JPEG option.
The bottom line: Though we'd like it to perform better, dSLR shooters looking for a sidekick camera will find the Canon PowerShot S95's top-flight photos and a full manual feature set worth the tradeoff of its compact size.
User reviews
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Handy and Easy
by towlesc on March 28, 2011
Pros: Great photos, many features, helps you improve your photos by providing data on the setting used. Minature video setting is fun. Even the software is fun to use.
Cons: Could use 30FPS HD video.
Summary: If you want to have more control over your photos and don't want to carry a DSLR, this is a great camera.
Summary: If you want to have more control over your photos and don't want to carry a DSLR, this is a great camera.
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Best P&S I've seen.
by techielover365 on March 26, 2011
Pros: Fits easily in pants pocket.
Perfect for traveling.
Picture quality is stunning.
Plenty of options for someone with some knowledge of shooting modes.
Can control aperture and shutter at the same time, with ease.Cons: Flash button in suboptimal location. (Why have a popup flash? Embed the thing!)
Summary: I spent months researching the best compact but semi-SLR cameras I could buy and was extremely satisfied with this camera. I bought the camera before a trip to Brazil, with ...
Summary: I spent months researching the best compact but semi-SLR cameras I could buy and was extremely satisfied with this camera. I bought the camera before a trip to Brazil, with the plan to take some photos, and produce poster-sized prints for my apartment. WOW this camera fit the bill perfectly.
Packing my two bags to trudge through the rainforests and to plan for the rainy season, this camera was perfect. It fit nicely in my bag, and easily in a ziploc when necessary. An SLR would have made my travels MISERABLE, and probably end up broken or waterlogged.
Shutter and aperture controls simultaneously made many tricky shooting situations very easy. Fumbling with a complicated SLR would have made me miss many moments. Using 'auto' on a low-end P&S would have made the pics come out poor. Many of my photos rivaled my friend's $2000 Nikon SLR and I could get the job done in an instant while he fumbled away.
Color management on the camera made the gloomy days look great, and the lush countryside really POP, and the beaches looked amazing.
Many of the photos were printed on posters and I framed them in my apartment, and they looked great! The big sensor on this camera minimizes the noise and the low-light capability is probably best in it's class. You really get what you pay for in a camera, and I plan on keeping this one for years to come. Soon, I'm going to play with the RAW files with some post-processing programs and see what else I can come up with.
I consider this a great option for someone who is no longer an amature and is transitioning into more advanced photography, yet still wanting ease-of-use or an advanced photographer wanting a second camera for easier use, portability, etc. -
Great Camer
by txguyaustin on February 28, 2011
Pros: Amazing low light capability, i have totally amazed many people when i've taking pictures with no flash.
Cons: I've not found any cons yet
Summary: Great camera, i would definitely recommend for either a novice user or as a carry for when the DSLR is just a little too big.
Summary: Great camera, i would definitely recommend for either a novice user or as a carry for when the DSLR is just a little too big.
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Briliant little camera you'll want with you.
by paul8632 on February 15, 2011
Pros: Compact size, ease of use; quality images; fast lens on wide end, control ring on front of camera, good looks, light weight, good LCD screen, ability to shoot RAW,
Cons: Slow aperture at telephoto end, could use a better gripping surface, would LOVE a 24mm wide option!, no viewfinder.
Summary: I owned a G9 and liked it, but found it a bit heavy/bulky for some uses. The S95 is small enough and light enough to always have with you. ...
Summary: I owned a G9 and liked it, but found it a bit heavy/bulky for some uses. The S95 is small enough and light enough to always have with you. The image quality is excellent for this size of camera and competes well with the 'G Series' cameras, which are pretty much the very best in their class. Fun to use, but has a feeling of quality and is a true 'mini-pro' camera in so many respects. Haven't used the video, but good to know it's there and is of decent quality now (over the S90). Home run Canon!
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Cons: non so far
Summary: none
Summary: none
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Amazing Camera for a sub-compact
by TonyHFakhari on January 8, 2011
Pros: low light lens. Very quick point and shoot. Its perfect for traveling.
Cons: I wanted 1080P video but after realizing the product that I have, movies are not really the main point of wanting this camera.
Summary: Best bang for your buck. It looks like a $250 camera. Its costs about $400. It performs like a $1000 DSLR. Excellent buy!!
Summary: Best bang for your buck. It looks like a $250 camera. Its costs about $400. It performs like a $1000 DSLR. Excellent buy!!
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Amazing P&S
by buff1e on January 4, 2011
Pros: picture quality is fabulous.
slightly brighter on many photos than i would like, but that's the beauty of manual!
people are amazed at the quality of pics that can be taken. the lens dynamics are amazing.Cons: some of the ergos on the camera, and like many have said, battery life is average-slightly poor, but i always have a charged backup anyhow!
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Image Quality is several steps above the Point & Shoots
by FoToEdge on December 19, 2010
Pros: I love the lens ring which is used as a aperture control in A mode and a zoom focus ring in Art Filter Mode. I enjoy the Miniature Feature the most of all the filters. The colors are rich and the noise is not bad for the size of the sensor.
Cons: I would like Auto Bracketing available in all Modes. I would love this camera if it had a wide 24mm equiv on the zoom lens. A thin neck strap would be a big help. The price was a bit high.
Summary: I also have the Panasonic LX5 for the wide lens and the easy aspect ratio change. I have used the G12 which is the same camera as the S95 in ...
Summary: I also have the Panasonic LX5 for the wide lens and the easy aspect ratio change. I have used the G12 which is the same camera as the S95 in a bigger package. I use the camera every day and it has been a great performer.
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I borrowed this from a friend and ended up getting one.
by April_Whitehouse on December 19, 2010
Pros: Great pictures. Fun to use. Easy to understand
Cons: A little slow and poor battery life
Summary: Just a solid camera all around....
Summary: Just a solid camera all around....
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Good choice for the wannabe enthusiast
by pyroane on December 8, 2010
Pros: High quality pics even in low light. Solid construction. Ease of use. Versatility--ranges from full manual mode to complete dummy mode.
Cons: I like AA batteries. The battery life on this Canon is only so-so.
Summary: I bought this as the next step up from a simple, $130 point and shoot, and man, is it a step up. It takes great pics in the full auto ...
Summary: I bought this as the next step up from a simple, $130 point and shoot, and man, is it a step up. It takes great pics in the full auto mode. I'm nowhere near knowledgable enough to take advatage of all this camera has to offer, but I look forward to learning. I wanted a camera I could grow into rather than one I'd quickly grow out of, and this seems to be it.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Canon
- Part number: 4343B001
- Description: With HS System and f/2 lens, the 10.0 MP PowerShot S95 excels in low light. HD Movies, RAW and unique lens control ring for manual control make it the pocket camera for the serious photographer. The ability to shoot at higher ISO speeds and maintain excellent image quality is a key feature of the PowerShot S95. The HS system is a powerful combination of high-sensitivity sensor coupled with the latest DIGIC 4 image processor for outstanding image quality in a wide variety of lighting conditions, including low light. The fast f/2.0 lens allows the user to shoot without a tripod or flash in darker conditions. The optical Image Stabilizer corrects camera shake up to 4-stops, while Hybrid IS gives sharper results in macro scenes.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Digital camera - Compact
- Resolution 10 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Total Pixels 10,400,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 10,000,000 pixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/1.7"
- Optical Zoom 3.8 x
- Digital Zoom 4 x
- Image Processor DIGIC 4
- Image Stabilizer Optical
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 9
- Digital Video Format MOV
- Image Recording Format JPEG,
RAW - Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720
- AV Interfaces HDMI,
Composite video/audio Exposure & White Balance
- Light Sensitivity ISO 2000,
ISO 3200,
ISO 125,
ISO 1600,
ISO 2500,
ISO 250,
ISO 800,
ISO 1250,
ISO 100,
ISO 200,
ISO 80,
ISO 1000,
ISO 160,
ISO 640,
ISO 320,
ISO 400,
ISO 500,
ISO auto - Exposure Metering Evaluative,
Center-weighted,
Spot - Exposure Modes Program,
Automatic,
Shutter-priority,
Manual,
Aperture-priority - Shooting Programs Color accent,
Snow,
Color swap,
Beach,
Underwater,
Stitch assist,
Foliage,
Kids & pets,
Smile shutter,
Low light,
Fireworks,
Poster effect,
Super vivid,
Portrait mode,
Landscape - Special Effects Miniature,
Vivid Blue,
Vivid Green,
Vivid Red,
Nostalgic,
Positive Film,
Vivid,
Fisheye,
Black & White,
Sepia,
Neutral,
Darker Skin Tone,
Lighter Skin Tone,
Custom Effect,
HDR - White Balance Automatic,
Presets,
Custom - White Balance Presets Daylight,
Tungsten light,
Underwater,
Cloudy,
Fluorescent light (daylight),
Fluorescent light (warm white),
Flash - Max Shutter Speed 1/1600 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 15 sec
- Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
- Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/3 EV step
Lens System
- Type 3.8 x x Zoom lens - 6 mm - 22.5 mm - F/2.0-4.9
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 28 - 105 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual,
Automatic - Min Focus Range 2 in
- Macro Focus Range 2 in - 19.7 in
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
- Lens Construction 6 groups / 7 elements
- Features UA lens,
Aspherical lens,
Built-in lens shield Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Pop-up flash
- Flash Modes Rear curtain sync,
Fill-in mode,
Slow synchro,
Auto mode,
Flash OFF mode,
Red-eye reduction - Features Flash +/- compensation,
AF illuminator - Effective Flash Range 1.6 ft - 21 ft
Additional Features
- Continuous Shooting Speed 0.7 frames per second,
0.8 frames per second,
1.9 frames per second - Self Timer Delay 2 sec,
10 sec - Additional Features Digital image rotation,
HS System,
Display brightness control,
Scene Detection Technology,
In-camera red-eye removal,
Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB,
Wink Self-timer,
Resizing an image,
Cropping an image,
I-Contrast (Intelligent Contrast Correction) system,
Face Detection Self-timer,
Blink Detection technology,
Exif Print support,
720p HD movie recording,
DPOF support,
Face detection,
RGB primary color filter,
Safety zoom,
Digital tele-converter,
Motion Detection Technology,
Histogram display,
Highlight point display,
Camera orientation detection,
Focus bracketing,
PictBridge support,
USB 2.0 compatibility,
Direct print Display
- Type 3 in LCD display
- Display Features Built-in
Microphone
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x USB,
1 x Composite video/audio output,
1 x HDMI output
Software
- Software Canon ZoomBrowser EX,
Canon PhotoStitch,
Canon Digital Photo Professional,
Drivers & Utilities,
Canon ImageBrowser System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows XP SP3,
MS Windows 7,
Apple Mac OS X 10.4 - 10.6,
MS Windows Vista - Peripheral Devices USB port,
CD-ROM drive Miscellaneous
- Microsoft Certifications Compatible with Windows 7
- Included Accessories Battery charger,
USB cable,
Wrist strap,
Audio / video cable Battery
- Supported Battery Canon NB-6L
- Supported Battery 1 x Canon NB-6L Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Memory / Storage
- Memory Card Slot SD card
- Supported Memory Cards SDHC Memory Card,
MultiMediaCard,
SD Memory Card,
MultiMediaCardplus,
SDXC Memory Card - Image Storage RAW 3648 x 2736,
JPEG 3648 x 2736,
JPEG 2816 x 2112,
JPEG 1600 x 1200,
JPEG 640 x 480,
JPEG 3648 x 2048,
JPEG 2816 x 1584,
JPEG 1920 x 1080,
JPEG 640 x 360,
JPEG 3648 x 2432,
JPEG 2816 x 1880,
JPEG 1600 x 1064,
JPEG 640 x 424,
JPEG 2736 x 2736,
JPEG 2112 x 2112,
JPEG 1200 x 1200,
JPEG 480 x 480,
JPEG 2192 x 2736,
JPEG 1696 x 2112,
JPEG 960 x 1200,
JPEG 384 x 480 - Video Capture MOV - 1280 x 720,
MOV - 640 x 480,
MOV - 320 x 240,
MOV - 1280 x 720,
MOV - 1280 x 720,
MOV - 1280 x 720,
MOV - 640 x 480,
MOV - 640 x 480,
MOV - 640 x 480 Dimensions & Weight
- Width 3.9 in
- Depth 1.2 in
- Height 0.2 in
- Weight 6 oz
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90%
Main Features
- Image stabilizer feature Optical stabilization helps prevent blurry pictures, especially for handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds or when using high optical zoom.
Accessories
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Canon
- Address:
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042 - Phone: 516-328-5000
- Email: mediacontact@cusa.canon.com
