Canon PowerShot
S95
 vs
Sony Cyber-shot
DSC-TX200V

Updated (January, 2012): Compare the Canon Powershot S100 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V

71

  
Canon PowerShot S95

61

  

Reasons to buy the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V

Screen size
 Large screen
3.3"
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
1,229k dots
Size
 Really small
Ultra compact 96x58x16 mm
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
12,800 ISO
Touch screen
 Touch screen
Less buttons
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
10 fps
 

Reasons to buy the Canon PowerShot S95

Aperture
 Wide aperture
f/2.0
Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
Sensor size
 Large sensor
1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Light sensitivity (boost)
 High ISO (boost)
12,800 ISO
Supports RAW
 Shoots RAW
Better editing
 

differences

Advantages of the Canon S95
Aperture Much wider aperture f/2.0 vs f/3.5
Help
 At its widest zoom, the S95's lens captures much more light (1.6 f-stops)
Supports 24p Supports 24p Yes vs No
Help
 Get that real film feel
Sensor size Much larger sensor 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
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 More than 50% larger sensor
Supports RAW Shoots RAW Yes vs No
Help
 Digitally develop your own photos with precise image control
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution 10 MP vs 9.8 MP
Help
 Almost the same
Longest exposure Longer exposures 15s vs 2s
Help
 7.5x longer exposures
Canon PowerShot S95 Learn more about
the Canon S95

Advantages of the Sony DSC-TX200V
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen 1,229k dots vs 461k dots
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 More than 2.5x higher resolution screen
Size Significantly smaller 96x58x16 mm vs 99x58x29 mm
Help
 Around 50% smaller
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
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 The DSC-TX200V's maximum light sensitivity is 2 f-stops better
Wide angle Better wide angle 26 mm vs 28 mm
Help
 Around 10% better wide angle
Touch screen Has a touch screen Yes vs No
Help
 Fewer buttons to worry about and direct interaction with camera menus
Screen size Significantly larger screen 3.3" vs 3.0"
Help
 Around 10% larger screen
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 24fps
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 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video at a higher frame rate
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
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 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
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 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Continuous shooting Shoots significantly faster 10 fps vs 1.9 fps
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 Around 5.5x faster continuous shooting
GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
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 Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
Thickness Much thinner 0.6" vs 1.2"
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 Around 50% thinner
Weight Significantly lighter 129 g vs 193 g
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 More than 30% lighter
Macro focus Better macro capability 3 cm vs 5 cm
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 Focus on subjects 40% closer to the lens
Waterproof Waterproof Yes vs No
Help
 Great for vacations and holidays at the beach, or around the pool
Battery life Slightly longer battery life 220 shots vs 200 shots
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 10% more shots per battery charge
Lowest price Cheaper $339.00 vs $460.87
Help
 The best price we've seen is $122 cheaper (around 30% less)
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V Learn more about
the Sony DSC-TX200V
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent compacts, and ignoring price

Canon PowerShot S95 Canon PowerShot S95
61 vs 71
Explain scores
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a pro digicam with a waterproof.

similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
HDR In-camera HDR Help
Combines multiple exposures
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Lowest price Very expensive Help
S95:$460.87
DSC-TX200V:$339.00
Zoom Poor zoom Help
S95:3.8x
DSC-TX200V:5x

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$325 - $349
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is significantly heavier
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the PowerShot S95
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Canon Powershot S110

Canon PowerShot S110

Pro digicam

$399
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
True resolution Takes significantly higher resolution photos
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the PowerShot S110 vs the PowerShot S95
Compare the PowerShot S110 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V

Travel zoom

$300 - $378
Zoom Has way more more zoom
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is much heavier
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V vs the PowerShot S95
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V

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
Battery life Much longer battery life
Size Much larger
Supports 24p No 24p support
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX5 vs the PowerShot S95
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Travel zoom

$259 - $269
Zoom Much more zoom
Wide angle Significantly better wide angle
Aperture Much narrower aperture
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Compare the PowerShot SX260 HS vs the PowerShot S95
Olympus XZ-1

Olympus XZ-1

Pro digicam

$323
Screen type Has an OLED screen
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera
Size Much larger
Supports 24p No 24p support
Compare the XZ-1 vs the PowerShot S95
Nikon Coolpix P300

Nikon Coolpix P300

Pro digicam
Wide angle Much better wide angle
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Supports 24p No 24p support
Sensor size Much smaller sensor
Compare the Coolpix P300 vs the PowerShot S95

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20

Waterproof

$189 - $330
Wide angle Better wide angle
Macro focus Better macro capability
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

Waterproof

$348
Screen type Has an OLED screen
Battery life Longer battery life
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Nikon Coolpix AW100

Nikon Coolpix AW100

Waterproof

$221 - $260
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Macro focus Better macro capability
Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
Size Significantly larger
Compare the Coolpix AW100 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Sony Cybershot DSC-TX66

Sony Cybershot DSC-TX66

Ultra compact

$218 - $219
Size Smaller
Battery life Longer battery life
Macro focus Much worse macro capability
GPS No built-in GPS
Compare the Cybershot DSC-TX66 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-2 iHS

Olympus Stylus Tough TG-2 iHS

Waterproof

$349 - $379
Aperture Much wider aperture
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Size Much larger
Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
Compare the Stylus Tough TG-2 iHS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V

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Canon PowerShot S95 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Canon PowerShot S95 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Canon PowerShot S95 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V

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