Rating 4.3 78 reviews
Manufacturer: Canon
Macworld
15 years ago

Canon PowerShot S95

The PowerShot S95 a small, most pocket-friendly camera that is a minor upgrade to last year's highly rated Canon PowerShot S90 (it adds 720p high-definition video capture at 24 frames per second and an HDR scene mode to the S90's array of offerings), and in many respects it's a tiny, pocketable
Pros:
  • Compact
  • pocketable size
  • Control ring provides fast access to settings
  • Very good image and video quality
  • Easiest advanced camera to grasp for beginners
  • Fun scene modes for both stills and video
Cons:
  • Disappointing battery life
  • No raised hand grip
  • Slow burst mode
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cameragearguide.com
15 years ago

Hands-on Report: Canon PowerShot S95 compact camera review

Announced on August 19th, the is a 10MP compact camera with a brighter than average 3.8x zoom lens that offers photographers manual controls, superior image quality, and HD video. The S95 is likely giving fans of its predecessor, the S90, a sense of deja vu, as a quick glance at its exterior and...
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PC Magazine
15 years ago

Canon PowerShot S95

If you must have a camera that fits in your pocket, the Canon PowerShot S95 is the best compact model you can buy.
Pros:
  • Beautiful image quality, even in low light
  • Large image sensor
  • Bright lens
  • Manual dials for a D-SLR-like shooting experience
Cons:
  • Expensive for a pocket camera
  • Price puts it close to D-SLRs and compact interchangeable lens cameras, which offer far superior images
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J&R
15 years ago

Nice little camera

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Pros:
  • Good Image Stabilization
  • Large Clear LCD
  • Low noise in movies
  • Small / Compact
Cons:
  • Expensive
  • HDR not customizable
  • No zoom during movies
  • Short Battery Life
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Review guidelines
15 years ago

Canon PowerShot S95 Camera: Review

The Canon PowerShot S95 is a compact camera with great performance that will settle even the most discerning palates and the most demanding photographers. The black color combined with the camera's metal body gives it a sober and elegant at the same over a certain robustness.
Pros:
  • RAW
  • ring for manual control, High Dynamic Range mode, Smart Auto mode
  • Movies HD
Cons:
  • Optical Zoom
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PC Advisor
15 years ago

Canon PowerShot S95 review

The Canon PowerShot S95 is a compact digital camera that's perfect for travellers or even photography enthusiasts who want a small camera with manual controls.
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Pixmania
14 years ago

CANON PowerShot S95

If picture quality is your main only concern then buy a SLR. If you want something more portable, then a Compact is for you. Everthing is a balance between Size and Picture Quality In laymans terms there are 3 sizes of compacts - Shirt pocket, pants pocket(or belt pouch) and coat pocket/bag Are...
Pros:
  • You wont get a better pocket sized camera
  • Ideal for the enthuasist who does not want to lug their SLR about all the time
Cons:
  • Short Battery life & Expensive if you are only going to shoot in AUTO
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TechRadar UK
14 years ago

Canon PowerShot S95 review

The Canon Powershot S95 was released a little over a year after its predecessor, the Canon S90 , was announced. Building on a legacy of quality premium compact cameras, and with more and more entering the market, Canon have a lot to compete with nowadays, so does the Canon S95 still hold muster?
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amazon.ca
14 years ago

What's with the price, Amazon.ca?

Have had the loan of a S95 from a friend for a couple of months, and love it. Am now shopping for one of my own....but, wow! This just went up in price this past week on Amazon.ca's site, and is on sale this week for well over $100 less on Amazon.com's site. What gives?
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Digicam Review
14 years ago

Canon Powershot S95 Compact Review

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Pros:
  • – Compact size
  • – Reliable results (even in low light
  • – Image stabilisation
  • – Good image quality
  • – Easy to change settings
  • – Good build quality
Cons:
  • – Battery life (buy a spare battery
  • – Lack of grip (buy a
  • flipbac grip
  • – Could be quicker
Read more on Digicam Review
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