Compare the Canon PowerShot G1X vs the Canon PowerShot S95

differences

Advantages of the Canon G1X

Significantly higher resolution screen

920k dots

461k dots

Around 2x higher resolution screen

Has a flip-out screen

Yes

Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies

Better image quality

60.0

47.0

Around 30% better image quality

Much longer battery life

700 shots

200 shots

3.5x more shots per battery charge

Higher resolution movies

1080p @ 24fps

720p @ 24fps

Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video

Better maximum light sensitivity

12,800 ISO

3,200 ISO

The G1X's maximum light sensitivity is 2 f-stops better

Better color depth

21.7 bits

20.4 bits

Distinguishes 1.3 more bits of color

Significantly larger sensor

Four thirds 18.7x14.0mm

1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm

More than 6x larger sensor

Higher true resolution

14.2 MP

10 MP

Capture more than 40% more detail in your photos

Lower noise at high ISO

644 ISO

153 ISO

The G1X has excellent image quality 2.1 f-stops higher ISO than the S95

Has a CMOS-family sensor

CMOS

CCD

CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images

Supports an external flash

Yes

An external flash often produces better looking flash images

Has a viewfinder

Tunnel

None

A viewfinder can help save battery life by keeping the screen turned off

Less startup delay

1900 ms

2200 ms

More than 10% less delay when turning on

Significantly faster max shutter speed

1/4000s

1/1600s

2.5x faster max shutter speed

Significantly longer exposures

60s

15s

4x longer exposures

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the Canon G1X

Advantages of the Canon S95

Significantly wider aperture

f/2.0

f/2.8

At its widest zoom, the S95's lens captures slightly more light (1 f-stop)

Much better macro capability

5 cm

20 cm

Focus on subjects 4x closer to the lens

Smaller

99x58x29 mm

117x81x65 mm

3.6x smaller

Significantly thinner

1.2"

2.6"

2.2x thinner

More dynamic range

11.3 EV

10.8 EV

0.5 f-stops more dynamic range

Lighter

193 g

390 g

2x lighter

Slightly less shutter lag

610 ms

697 ms

More than 10% less delay when taking photos

Slightly cheaper

$460.87

$599.00

The best price we've seen is $138 cheaper (more than 20% less)

Learn more about
the Canon S95

recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

Canon PowerShot G1X

76	vs	56
Explain scores

Canon PowerShot S95

Snapsort recommends the Canon PowerShot G1X. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a boutique with a pro digicam.

similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Both support 24p, which is uncommon in cameras similar to these
	For that film look

Wide aperture

G1X:	f/2.8
S95:	f/2.0

	In-camera HDR
	Combines multiple exposures

	Good image stabilization
	Lens

	Supports RAW
	Better editing

	Neither camera stitches together panoramas
	You could stitch photos in post

	Neither camera can take 3D photos
	No 3d support

	Slow continuous shooting
	1.9 fps

Poor dynamic range

G1X:	10.8 EV
S95:	11.3 EV

Significant shutter lag

G1X:	697 ms
S95:	610 ms

Significant startup delay

G1X:	1900 ms
S95:	2200 ms

	Poor wide angle
	28 mm

Poor zoom

G1X:	4x
S95:	3.8x

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competitors

Canon PowerShot G15

Pro digicam

$497 - $499

Creates panoramas in-camera

Slightly closer macro focusing

Is slightly heavier

Compare the PowerShot G15 vs the PowerShot G1X

Compare the PowerShot G15 vs the PowerShot S95

Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Pro digicam

$648 - $760

Has a slightly higher resolution screen

Takes significantly higher resolution photos

Has a slower max shutter speed

Doesn't record movies in 24p

Compare the Cybershot DSC-RX100 vs the PowerShot G1X

Compare the Cybershot DSC-RX100 vs the PowerShot S95

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$299

Has a slightly wider wide angle lens

Shoots faster continuously

Has a slower max shutter speed

Has slightly more startup delay

Compare the Powershot S100 vs the PowerShot G1X

Compare the Powershot S100 vs the PowerShot S95

Canon PowerShot S110

Pro digicam

$399

Has a slightly wider wide angle lens

Has a touch screen

Has a slower max shutter speed

Lacks a built in HDR feature

Compare the PowerShot S110 vs the PowerShot G1X

Compare the PowerShot S110 vs the PowerShot S95

Canon PowerShot G12

Pro digicam

$971

Has slightly less shutter lag

Slightly closer macro focusing

Is thicker

Is slightly heavier

Compare the PowerShot G12 vs the PowerShot G1X

Compare the PowerShot G12 vs the PowerShot S95

Canon EOS M

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$479 - $599 with 22mm lens

Takes slightly higher resolution photos

Has a touch screen

Doesn't have a built-in flash

Is slightly heavier

Compare the EOS M vs the PowerShot G1X

Compare the EOS M vs the PowerShot S95

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Pro digicam

$348 - $399

Has a slightly wider aperture

Has a slightly wider wide angle lens

Is thicker

Is slightly heavier

Compare the Lumix DMC-LX7 vs the PowerShot G1X

Compare the Lumix DMC-LX7 vs the PowerShot S95

Nikon Coolpix P7700

Pro digicam

$389 - $447

Much better macro capability

Significantly wider aperture

No 24p support

Significantly shorter battery life

Compare the Coolpix P7700 vs the PowerShot G1X

Fujifilm FinePix x20

Pro digicam

$599

Much better macro capability

Significantly wider aperture

Significantly lower resolution screen

No 24p support

Compare the FinePix x20 vs the PowerShot G1X

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Super zoom

$369 - $450

Much more zoom

Much better macro capability

Narrower aperture

Significantly lower resolution screen

Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the PowerShot G1X

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Pro digicam

$603

Better wide angle

Significantly better macro capability

No 24p support

Lacks in-camera HDR

Compare the Lumix DMC-LX5 vs the PowerShot S95

Canon PowerShot S90

Pro digicam

Less shutter lag

Slightly less startup delay

No 24p support

Lacks in-camera HDR

Compare the PowerShot S90 vs the PowerShot S95

Olympus XZ-1

Pro digicam

$333

Has an OLED screen

Can create panoramas in-camera

No 24p support

Worse image quality

Compare the XZ-1 vs the PowerShot S95

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Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

differences

Advantages of the Canon G1X

Advantages of the Canon S95

recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

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Compared to recent digital cameras

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Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon PowerShot G15

Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Canon Powershot S100

Canon PowerShot S110

Canon PowerShot G12

Canon EOS M

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Canon PowerShot G1X Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Coolpix P7700

Fujifilm FinePix x20

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Canon PowerShot S95 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Canon PowerShot S90

Olympus XZ-1

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