Canon PowerShot
S95
 vs
Nikon Coolpix
S9100

Updated (February, 2012): Compare the Canon Powershot S100 vs Nikon Coolpix S9300

Canon PowerShot S95

54

  
Nikon Coolpix S9100

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Reasons to buy the Canon PowerShot S95

Aperture
 Wide aperture
f/2.0
Size
 Really small
Compact 99x58x29 mm
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
 

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix S9100

Zoom
 Great zoom
18x
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
921k dots
High-speed framerate
 High speed movies
240 fps
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
9.5 fps
Sensor type
 CMOS Sensor
Better in low light
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
 

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
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 Get that real film feel
Size Significantly smaller 99x58x29 mm vs 105x62x35 mm
Help
 More than 20% smaller
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
Image stabilization Better image stabilization Lens vs Sensor shift
Help
 Less risk of blur
Thickness Thinner 1.2" vs 1.4"
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 Around 20% thinner
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution 10 MP vs 9.7 MP
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 Almost the same
Weight Lighter 193 g vs 214 g
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 Around 10% lighter
Longest exposure Longer exposures 15s vs 1s
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 15x longer exposures
Canon PowerShot S95 Learn more about
the Canon S95

Advantages of the Nikon S9100
Zoom Much more zoom 18x vs 3.8x
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 More than 23x more zoom
Wide angle Significantly better wide angle 25 mm vs 28 mm
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 More than 10% better wide angle
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen 921k dots vs 461k dots
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 Around 2x higher resolution screen
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 24fps
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 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video at a higher frame rate
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 240 fps vs None
Help
 Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
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
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 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Continuous shooting Shoots significantly faster 9.5 fps vs 1.9 fps
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 5x faster continuous shooting
Battery life Longer battery life 270 shots vs 200 shots
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 Around 40% more shots per battery charge
Lowest price Significantly cheaper $234.99 vs $460.87
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 The best price we've seen is $226 cheaper (around 50% less)
Macro focus Better macro capability 4 cm vs 5 cm
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 Focus on subjects 20% closer to the lens
Fastest shutter speed Faster max shutter speed 1/2000s vs 1/1600s
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 20% faster max shutter speed
Nikon Coolpix S9100 Learn more about
the Nikon S9100
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent compacts, and ignoring price

Canon PowerShot S95 Canon PowerShot S95
54 vs 37
Explain scores
Nikon Coolpix S9100 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Canon PowerShot S95. 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 travel zoom.

similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
HDR In-camera HDR Help
Combines multiple exposures
Thickness Quite thick Help
S95:1.2"
S9100:1.4"
Weight Heavy Help
S95:193 g
S9100:214 g
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Size Large Help
S95:99x58x29 mm
S9100:105x62x35 mm

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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
True resolution Takes significantly higher resolution photos
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the PowerShot S95
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Coolpix S9100
Nikon Coolpix S9300

Nikon Coolpix S9300

Travel zoom

$204 - $280
3D Captures 3D images
GPS Has a built-in GPS
Weight Is slightly heavier
Size Is slightly larger
Compare the Coolpix S9300 vs the PowerShot S95
Compare the Coolpix S9300 vs the Coolpix S9100
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

Travel zoom

$199
GPS Has a built-in GPS
Fastest shutter speed Has a faster max shutter speed
Light sensitivity (boost) Lacks boost light sensitivity
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the PowerShot SX230 HS vs the PowerShot S95
Compare the PowerShot SX230 HS vs the Coolpix S9100
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Travel zoom

$240 - $269
Zoom Has slightly more zoom
GPS Has a built-in GPS
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the PowerShot SX260 HS vs the PowerShot S95
Compare the PowerShot SX260 HS vs the Coolpix S9100
Nikon Coolpix P300

Nikon Coolpix P300

Pro digicam
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Startup delay Has slightly less startup delay
Light sensitivity (boost) Lacks boost light sensitivity
Compare the Coolpix P300 vs the PowerShot S95
Compare the Coolpix P300 vs the Coolpix S9100
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Travel zoom

$314
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
3D Captures 3D images
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX9v vs the PowerShot S95
Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX9v vs the Coolpix S9100
Canon ELPH 300 HS

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Compact

$152
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Size Is significantly smaller
HDR Lacks a built in HDR feature
Screen size Has a significantly smaller screen
Compare the ELPH 300 HS vs the PowerShot S95
Compare the ELPH 300 HS vs the Coolpix S9100

Canon PowerShot S95 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon Powershot S110

Canon PowerShot S110

Pro digicam

$399
Wide angle Much better wide angle
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Sensor size Slightly smaller sensor
Compare the PowerShot S110 vs the PowerShot S95
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
Olympus XZ-1

Olympus XZ-1

Pro digicam

$333
Screen type Has an OLED screen
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera
Size Much larger
Overall image quality Significantly worse image quality
Compare the XZ-1 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

Nikon Coolpix S9100 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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Nikon Coolpix S9200

Travel zoom

$123
3D Takes 3D photos
GPS Has a GPS
High-speed framerate Lower speed movies
Battery life Shorter battery life
Compare the Coolpix S9200 vs the Coolpix S9100
Nikon Coolpix S9500

Nikon Coolpix S9500

Travel zoom

$327
Zoom Significantly more zoom
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Battery life Shorter battery life
Compare the Coolpix S9500 vs the Coolpix S9100
Nikon Coolpix S8200

Nikon Coolpix S8200

Travel zoom

$160
Aperture Wider aperture
Size Smaller
Zoom Less zoom
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Compare the Coolpix S8200 vs the Coolpix S9100

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