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
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Increased functionality from a smaller form factor; Rock-solid build; Adjustable function ring speeds operation; Intuitive usability
Pricey for a pocket compact; Lack of anything approaching a handgrip; Optical zoom disabled in movie mode
The Canon PowerShot S95 is a high-performance snapshot camera that doesn't claim to be an alternative to a dSLR, but costs almost as much. You're paying for a smaller form factor, solid feature set and equally solid build....
It's hard not to like the Canon PowerShot S95. It feels solidly built and its manual features are easy to use for the most part. We love the focus tracking feature and the overall swiftness of the camera — it can take photos very quickly — and it has ...
Ugly ear pads, Dubious wireless dongle design, A little chunky, Wireless LS30s retail for almost half the price
The LucidSound LS40s, in terms of sound quality, are absolutely top rate and match or exceed every other gaming headset on the market. The volumetric DTS Headphone:X sound space is fantastic and genuinely adds a level of immersion that you just don't get...
There are not too many reasons to upgrade from a PowerShot S90 to the PowerShot S95, as many of the differences are refinements rather than outright changes. However, intuitive manual controls using the improved lens control ring in the later model wil...
The Canon PowerShot S95 continues with its predecessor’s role as a photographer’s compact camera. It improves on the S90 with the addition of features like HD video capture and a dedicated HDR mode.While the S95 will not deliver DSLR-quality images, i...
Very good image quality, Slim and lightweight exterior, Easy to use, excellent smart flash feature,
Below average battery life, Lacks ND filter, Poor video functionality
We’ll say it again, the S95 probably will not and should not be the first choice for control-happy advanced photographers. For these photographers, the S95 is easily overshadowed by Panasonic’s excellent LX5, which does just about everything the S95 ca...
Compact, pocketable size, Control ring provides fast access to settings, Very good image and video quality, Easiest advanced camera to grasp for beginners, Fun scene modes for both stills and video,
Disappointing battery life, No raised hand grip, Slow burst mode
The PowerShot S95 is our pick for a "starter" advanced camera or for a camera that you might share with your whole family, due to its compact size and its complementary auto modes and manual controls. It can fit comfortably in a pants pocket, which exp...
Abstract: Called "the upgrade you've been looking for" by Canon, the 10 megapixel PowerShot S95 ($399.99 list) is a compact digital camera with several performance and convenience features. In a similar class with the PowerShot SD1400 IS (4 stars, $229.99 list),...
Compact, pocketable size, Control ring provides fast access to settings, Very good image and video quality, Easiest advanced camera to grasp for beginners, Fun scene modes for both stills and video,
Disappointing battery life, No raised hand grip, Slow burst mode,
The PowerShot S95 is a perfect camera to grow with, thanks to its pocketable size and ultimate blend of automated and manual controls. ...
