- 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
- 10.0 megapixels
- 28.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
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Prices: | ||
Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website |
Manufacturer website
Canon PowerShot S95 webpage |
Predecessor: |
Nikon D2Xs
D2Xs vs D3X |
Canon S90
S90 vs S95 |
Successor: |
Canon S100
S95 vs S100 |
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General | ||
Model Number: | D3X | S95 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Compact |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $7999.95 | $399.99 |
Street Price: | $2,499.99 | $427.66 |
Date Available: | 2008-12-15 | 2010-08-30 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
49.1 oz
(1,392 g)
includes batteries |
6.8 oz
(193 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
6.3 x
6.2 x
3.4 in. (160 x 157 x 88 mm) |
3.9 x
2.3 x
1.2 in. (100 x 58 x 30 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
Effective Megapixels: | 24.5 | 10.0 |
Sensor Format: | 35mm | 1/1.7 inch |
Sensor size: | 861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) | 43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.94 microns | 2.08 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.0x | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 88 | 47 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 24.7 | 20.4 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 13.7 | 11.3 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,992 | 153 |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
6048 x 4032
(24.4 MP,
3:2), 4544 x 3024 (13.7 MP, 3:2), 3024 x 2016 (6.1 MP, 3:2), 5056 x 4032 (20.4 MP, 5:4), 3792 x 3024 (11.5 MP, 5:4), 2528 x 2016 (5.1 MP, 5:4), 3968 x 2640 (10.5 MP, 3:2), 2976 x 1976 (5.9 MP, Other), 1984 x 1320 (2.6 MP, 3:2) |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2048 (7.5 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 2736 (7.5 MP, 1:1), 2192 x 2736 (6.0 MP, Other), 2112 x 2112 (4.5 MP, 1:1), 1696 x 2112 (3.6 MP, Other), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1600 x 1064 (1.7 MP, 3:2), 1200 x 1200 (1.4 MP, 1:1), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 320 x 240 (0.1 MP, 4:3) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), TIFF; RAW (NEF), 12- or 14-bit | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), CR2 |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.0 | 1.9 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | No | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (24)
640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) |
|
Movie File Format: | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM) | |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | Yes | |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Nikon F | n/a |
Lens: | n/a | Canon Zoom Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 105mm | |
Focal Length (actual): | 6 - 22.5mm | |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.80x | |
Aperture Range: | f/2.0 (W) / f/4.9 (T) - f/8.0 | |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
|
Macro Focus Range: |
5 -
50 cm 2.0 - 19.7 in |
|
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | Up to 4x |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | 51-point TTL phase detection via Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX with 15 cross-type and 36 line-type sensors | Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 9-point AiAF, 1-point AF (center or Face Select and Track) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | No |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, interchangeable screen, 100%, 0.7x, 18mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 | |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.70x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.70x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 922,000 dots | 461,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 27.0x | 10.0x |
Top Deck Display: | Yes | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 1600 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
ISO Settings: | 100 - 1600, plus down to 50 in Lo-1, up to 6,400 in Hi-2 | Auto, ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; up to 12800 in 2.5-mp Low Light mode |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, seven manual modes can be preset with fine-tuning; color temperature setting, custom | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom, Underwater |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/1600 - 15 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 1005-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (1.5%) centered on selected focus area | Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | None | Portrait, Landscape, Kids & Pets. Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-Timer, FaceSelf-Timer), Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Underwater, Color Accent, Color Swap, High Dynamic Range, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Nostalgic, Stitch Assist |
Self Timer: | 2/5/10/20 seconds | 1 - 30 (1-10 shots) seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | No | Yes |
Flash Modes: | n/a | Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | n/a | Auto ISO: 1.6-21 ft./50cm-6.5m (W), 3.0-9.8 ft./90cm-3.0m (T) |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | 1/500 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | ISO-type hot-shoe contact; safety lock provided; PC Sync terminal | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | Yes | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | TIFF; RAW (NEF), 12- or 14-bit | CR2 |
Movie File Format: | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM) | |
Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | Yes | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | No |
Remote Control Type: | Wired, 10-pin terminal or USB | |
Connections (extended): | HDMI Out (Type-A), DC Input, 10-pin Expansion Terminal | HDMI mini out |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | <0.3 | 2.58 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | <0.3 | 2.88 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 31 | Unlimited |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | Yes | No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.0 | 1.9 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 31 | Unlimited |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.16 seconds | 0.64 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.62 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.050 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.90 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.045 seconds | 0.096 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Live View Mode Full AF, Single-Area, Hand-Held Mode = 0.426s Full AF, Auto-Area, Hand-Held Mode = 0.606s Prefocused, Hand-Held Mode = 0.045s Prefocused, Tripod Mode = 0.418s | |
Startup Time: | 0.3 seconds | 2.2 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 6.0 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 200 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 4400 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL4a | Proprietary NB-6L |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL4a Lithium Ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NB-6L Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | Software Suite CD-ROM | Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | 24.5MP version of the D3. 5fps full resolution burst speed, 7fps in DX crop mode at 10.5 megapixels. | Hybrid IS, 720p HD video, HDMI port, in-camera HDR scene mode, ergonomic changes. |