Canon PowerShot
S95
 vs
Sony Cybershot
DSC-RX100

Updated (June, 2012): Compare the Canon Powershot S100 vs Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

100

  
Canon PowerShot S95

55

  

Reasons to buy the Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Aperture
 Wide aperture
f/1.8
Overall image quality
 Great image quality
66.0
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
1,229k dots
Size
 Really small
Compact 101x59x36 mm
Color depth
 Great color depth
22.6 bits
Dynamic range
 Wide dynamic range
12.4 EV
 

Reasons to buy the Canon PowerShot S95

Size
 Really small
Compact 99x58x29 mm
Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Lens
Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
Thickness
 Thin
1.2"
Weight
 Light-weight
193 g
 

differences

Advantages of the Canon S95
Supports 24p Supports 24p Yes vs No
Help
 Get that real film feel
Size Smaller 99x58x29 mm vs 101x59x36 mm
Help
 More than 20% smaller
Startup delay Less startup delay 2200 ms vs 2800 ms
Help
 More than 20% less delay when turning on
Thickness Significantly thinner 1.2" vs 1.4"
Help
 Around 20% thinner
Lowest price Significantly cheaper $460.87 vs $648.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $187 cheaper (around 30% less)
Weight Lighter 193 g vs 213 g
Help
 Around 10% lighter
Canon PowerShot S95 Learn more about
the Canon S95

Advantages of the Sony DSC-RX100
Sensor size Much larger sensor Nikon CX 13.2x8.8mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm
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 More than 2.5x larger sensor
True resolution Much higher true resolution 20 MP vs 10 MP
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 Capture 2x more detail in your photos
Low light performance Much lower noise at high ISO 390 ISO vs 153 ISO
Help
 The DSC-RX100 has excellent image quality 1.3 f-stops higher ISO than the S95
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 25,600 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
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 The DSC-RX100's maximum light sensitivity is 3 f-stops better
Overall image quality Much better image quality 66.0 vs 47.0
Help
 More than 40% better image quality
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen 1,229k dots vs 461k dots
Help
 More than 2.5x higher resolution screen
Color depth Better color depth 22.6 bits vs 20.4 bits
Help
 Distinguishes 2.2 more bits of color
Dynamic range More dynamic range 12.4 EV vs 11.3 EV
Help
 1.1 f-stops more dynamic range
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 24fps
Help
 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video at a higher frame rate
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
Help
 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
Help
 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Battery life Significantly longer battery life 330 shots vs 200 shots
Help
 Around 70% more shots per battery charge
Continuous shooting Shoots significantly faster 10 fps vs 1.9 fps
Help
 Around 5.5x faster continuous shooting
Aperture Wider aperture f/1.8 vs f/2.0
Help
 At its widest zoom, the DSC-RX100's lens captures marginally more light (0.3 f-stops)
Longest exposure Longer exposures 30s vs 15s
Help
 2x longer exposures
Fastest shutter speed Faster max shutter speed 1/2000s vs 1/1600s
Help
 20% faster max shutter speed
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent pro digicams, and ignoring price

Canon PowerShot S95 Canon PowerShot S95
55 vs 100
Explain scores
Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100 Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100.

similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Very wide aperture Help
S95:f/2.0
DSC-RX100:f/1.8
Sensor size Very large sensors Help
S95:1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm
DSC-RX100:Nikon CX 13.2x8.8mm
Supports RAW RAW support Help
Better editing
HDR In-camera HDR Help
Combines multiple exposures
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Lowest price Very expensive Help
S95:$460.87
DSC-RX100:$648.00
Thickness Quite thick Help
S95:1.2"
DSC-RX100:1.4"
Weight Heavy Help
S95:193 g
DSC-RX100:213 g
Startup delay Significant startup delay Help
S95:2200 ms
DSC-RX100:2800 ms
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Wide angle Poor wide angle Help
28 mm
Size Large Help
S95:99x58x29 mm
DSC-RX100:101x59x36 mm
Zoom Poor zoom Help
S95:3.8x
DSC-RX100:3.6x

Compared to recent pro digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Size Very small Help
S95:99x58x29 mm
DSC-RX100:101x59x36 mm
Weight Very light Help
S95:193 g
DSC-RX100:213 g
Thickness Thin Help
S95:1.2"
DSC-RX100:1.4"
External flash No external flash support Help
Less expandable
Fastest shutter speed Slow max shutter speed Help
S95:1/1600s
DSC-RX100:1/2000s
Viewfinder No viewfinders Help
Can only preview photos on the screen
Autofocus Slower contrast detection autofocus Help
slower focusing
Screen flips out No flip-out screens Help
Less flexible
External mic jack Neither has an external mic jack Help
Limited to the in-camera mic
Macro focus Poor macro capabilities Help
5 cm
Screen type No OLED screens Help
LCD

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot S110

Canon PowerShot S110

Pro digicam

$399
Wide angle Has a much wider wide angle lens
Touch screen Has a touch screen
HDR Lacks a built in HDR feature
Compare the PowerShot S110 vs the PowerShot S95
Compare the PowerShot S110 vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100
Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$310 - $349
Wide angle Has a much wider wide angle lens
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Focus points Has slightly fewer focus points
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the PowerShot S95
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Pro digicam

$398
Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
Wide angle Has a much wider wide angle lens
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is much heavier
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX7 vs the PowerShot S95
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX7 vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100
Canon PowerShot G15

Canon PowerShot G15

Pro digicam

$449 - $499
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Macro focus Significantly closer macro focusing
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is much heavier
Compare the PowerShot G15 vs the PowerShot S95
Compare the PowerShot G15 vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100
Fujifilm Finepix X10

Fujifilm Finepix X10

Pro digicam

$549
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Focus points Has slightly more focus points
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Finepix X10 vs the PowerShot S95
Compare the Finepix X10 vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100

Canon PowerShot S95 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot S90

Canon PowerShot S90

Pro digicam
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO
Battery life Slightly longer battery life
Supports 24p No 24p support
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Compare the PowerShot S90 vs the PowerShot S95
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Pro digicam

$455 - $514
Wide angle Much better wide angle
Sensor size Larger sensor
Size Much larger
Supports 24p No 24p support
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX5 vs the PowerShot S95
Olympus XZ-1

Olympus XZ-1

Pro digicam

$333
Screen type Has an OLED screen
Sensor size Larger sensor
Size Much larger
Overall image quality Significantly worse image quality
Compare the XZ-1 vs the PowerShot S95
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Travel zoom

$238 - $269
Zoom Much more zoom
Wide angle Significantly better wide angle
Supports RAW No RAW support
Aperture Much narrower aperture
Compare the PowerShot SX260 HS vs the PowerShot S95

Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot G1X

Canon PowerShot G1X

Boutique

$649 - $699
Sensor size Much larger sensor
Low light performance Much lower noise at high ISO
Size Much larger
Aperture Much narrower aperture
Compare the PowerShot G1X vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100
Fujifilm FinePix x20

Fujifilm FinePix x20

Pro digicam

$599 - $600
Autofocus Faster autofocus
External flash Supports an external flash
Sensor size Much smaller sensor
Size Much larger
Compare the FinePix x20 vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

Boutique

$2,780 - $2,798
Sensor size Much larger sensor
Low light performance Much lower noise at high ISO
Size Much larger
Wide angle Much worse wide angle
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100

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Canon PowerShot S95 Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100
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