Testseek.co.uk have collected 88 expert reviews of the Canon PowerShot S95 and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon PowerShot S95.
October 2010
(82%)
88 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(90%)
14 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
82010088
The editors liked
Increased functionality from a smaller form factor
Rock-solid build
Adjustable function ring speeds operation
Intuitive usability
Small
Good quality images
Good build quality
Small form factor yet rugged semi-pro build
Intuitive to use
Wellmade
Good screen definition
Pleasent design and controls
Plenty of customisation options (buttons and control ring)
Good picture quality at all focal lengths and up to 800 ISO
Manual mode and RAW mode
720p HD video with stereo sound
Excellent image quality. Tiny. HD movie mode
Excellent audio reproduction
DTS Headphone
X sound space
Varied
Distinct audio modes
Mature design
Solid battery life
Competitively priced compared to rival flagships
Manual control and RAW shooting
Some fun auto features too
Great quality images
Plenty of control
The editors didn't like
Pricey for a pocket compact
Lack of anything approaching a handgrip
Optical zoom disabled in movie mode
Lack of selectable autofocus points
No ISO button
No movie button
No handgrip
Costs almost as much as a budget DSLR
No optical zoom if recording video
Optical zoom can't be used in video mode
No separate video record button
Heavy distortion in RAW mode in wide angle shots
Limited burst mode
Aperture drops from f/2 in wide angle to just f/4.9 in telephoto
Not cheap. Frustrating thumbwheel. Over-sharp JPGs
The Canon Powershot S95 is one of the most compact cameras available with RAW support and a larger than normal sensor. Recently it’s been replaced by the Canon Powershot S100, which to all intents and purpose is a better camera, however it’s introduc...
Wellmade, good screen definition, pleasent design and controls, Plenty of customisation options (buttons and control ring), Good picture quality at all focal lengths and up to 800 ISO, Manual mode and RAW mode, 720p HD video with stereo sound
Optical zoom can't be used in video mode, No separate video record button, Heavy distortion in RAW mode in wide angle shots, Limited burst mode, Aperture drops from f/2 in wide angle to just f/4.9 in telephoto
The Canon S95 is to expert compacts what ultra-compacts are to regular compact cameras (bear with me on this): it's smaller, more stylish, but just as effective and with just as many functions as its bulkier counterparts. As far as we're concerned, the...
Building on the success of the S90, the S95’s handling has been improved and there are some useful new features. Image quality is also right up there with the bulkier LX5, but it does lose some flexibility as a result. ...
Small form factor yet rugged semi-pro build; adjustable function ring speeds operation; intuitive to use
No handgrip; costs almost as much as a budget DSLR; no optical zoom if recording video
Noise is well hidden up to and including ISO1600, and even at ISO3200 images are usable. When shooting handheld indoors we did get occasional blur from camera shake. Inevitably, a small form factor has its compromises, but few here are insurmountable.Tags...
The Canon S95 is a great little camera that enthusiasts will love. It’s small, fits in the pocket and is classily designed as well as shooting good quality images. DSLR users looking for an everyday camera to shoot with the on the fly will appreciate t...
Although there is a premium to pay I really like this type of camera. The Canon Powershot S95 is small enough to fit comfortably into a medium sized pocket yet has a good all round set of features. Picture quality is a level above cheaper options. I w...
