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Canon PowerShot S95 - Taking the Evolution Path

By Alvin Soon - 27 Sep 2010
Launch SRP: S$669

Introduction

Introduction

The Canon PowerShot S90 made quite an impression last year when it took the large sensor of the prosumer G-series and packed it into a smaller camera body. Not only did the larger-than-usual sensor (for a compact) produce better looking photographs, the S90 also introduced an innovative control ring around the lens, which gave the user faster control over manual settings like aperture and shutter speed.

Coming less than a year after the S90 was released, the S95 retains the large sensor and adds 720p video recording, a High Dynamic Range mode, Canon's Hybrid Image Stabilizer and HS System. First announced in 2009, Hybrid Image Stabilization corrects for both linear and rotational shake, while the HS System, short for High Sensitivity (first seen in the Canon IXUS 300HS), promises better low-light and high-speed performance.

A lot has changed in the year since the S90 first came out. Samsung and Sony have released impossibly small cameras with APS-C sensors which are similar in size to those found in entry-level DSLRs. Panasonic has finally upgraded its S90 competitor, the LX3 to the LX5, after skipping a LX4 release last year. And all these developments have caused us to revise the way we think about the recently launched Canon PowerShot S95. We'll delve into the details over the next few pages to see how the S95 stacks up.

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9.0
  • Performance 9
  • Design 8
  • Features 8.5
  • User-Friendliness 8
  • Value 8.5
The Good
Very high image quality
Low image noise
Control ring gives easy control
The Bad
Stiff Mode dial
Smooth body offers little grip
No zoom or auto-focus in video mode
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