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
Abstract: Just like a first impression of someone walking down the street in a business suit, it’s very easy to overlook and underestimate the depths of the Canon PowerShot S95 at a brief glance. The unassuming advanced compact from Canon opts for substance w...
Abstract: The S90’s quality, predecessor to the Canon S95 camera that we discussed here, was already at a high level. There were a few features, such as the position of the zoom button, which prevented smooth control of the camera. The Canon PowerShot S95 has im...
Pocketable body with great controls and customisation, 3.8x zoom with bright f2.0 aperture at 28mm, Great quality 3in / 460k screen, Full manual control, RAW files and 720p HD movies.
Slow continuous shooting at full resolution, Can't optically zoom while filming, Panasonic Lumix LX5 better-featured, Quality beaten by mirror-less 'EVIL' compacts.
Canon’s PowerShot S95 may not represent a huge leap forward from its predecessor, but remains an ideal choice for enthusiasts who want a pocket camera without compromising on control and features. Think of it as an IXUS / ELPH for the more demanding c...
Canon has taken their extremely popular PowerShot S90 from last year and made some key improvements that help make this new camera a bit more appealing to the masses, while at the same time possibly making some S90 owners a bit jealous. The new PowerSh...
The short and sweet conclusion for the Canon PowerShot S95 is that it's still one of the best compacts in its class—if not the best. It combines an exceptional design, fantastic shooting features, and very good image quality into a pint-size pocket co...
No-nonsense design is easily pocketed, Bright, optically stabilized wide-angle zoom with very good image quality, New Hybrid IS system corrects for both lateral shifts and angular motion, Programmable control ring, Shortcut button works great to quickl...
Generally sluggish performance overall, No noise reduction options, High geometric distortion at wide-angle in uncorrected RAWs, Moderate chromatic aberration at wide-angle, Optical zoom not supported during movies, Lens doesn't go as wide as some of t...
Though we ultimately couldn't ignore the quality of the Canon S90 despite its flaws last year, I'm happy to report that the Canon S95 is improved in just the right ways to eliminate many of the nuisances that made many of us veer off the S90. Swapping ...
Abstract: At first the Canon PowerShot S95 seems to be just another point-and-shooter: compact, all black and stylish. Then a quick glance over the specs and external controls leads you to think otherwise.Canon Powershot S95 FeaturesThe CCD has 10.0 megapixels;...
Very good photo quality, with a full stop advantage over typical compact cameras at high sensitivities, Fast F2.04.9, 28 105 mm zoom lens, New and improved "hybrid" optical image stabilization, High resolution 3inch LCD with outstanding outdoor and low light visibility, Fast startup time, Full manual controls, including RAW support, Smart Auto mode picks one of 28 scene modes for you, Handy HDR,
Redeye a problem; some highlight clipping, Videos are a bit choppy due to 24 fps frame rate; optical zoom cannot be used while recording a movie, Ergonomic annoyances: ring function / power buttons easy to confuse, small zoom controller / shutter release button, flash takes up finger space when raised, Below average battery life, No optical viewfinder, Full manual on CDROM, No memory card include
The Canon PowerShot S90 was already an impressive camera, and the S95 is a nice (but not major) upgrade that adds some useful new features. The basics haven't changed; the S95 has the same 10 Megapixel, high sensitivity CCD, fast 3.8X optical zoom len...
