Canon S100 vs Canon S95 - 4 Reasons to Upgrade to the Canon Powershot S100

[1923monty]

Seems like very, very small differences between the S95 and S100 to warrant "getting whatever you can for your S95 on ebay" and buying the S100 at the cost of hundreds of dollars. I'll stick with my S95, thanks.

[xLoTtx3]

Olympus xz-1 or canon s100?

[SeregaXAPbKOB]

GPS is worthless, unless you have alziemers...I'd reather have it bit smaller!

[Sgomogomo]

yeah, the s100 is a hell of a camera for that small and all those proprieties

[monkeysize]

I may be wrong but I think the CCD in the S95 has better photographic quality than the CMOS in the S100. However the S100 has better video quality because of the CMOS.

[dreamstwice]

So you thought you'd make a video without even knowing how many megapixels the camera has? Pathetic.

[omegadeep]

I'm waiting for the S105

[dw4lubu]

I find really the selling point but a weak one at that is... Gps... However the 1080p is a great improvement and probably the only one that matters. In conclusion, it is not worth the extra $100. I have the s95 and will not upgrade. If you don't have a PS camera you can save the money and get the latter version.

[justaddwata]

@dw4lubu

An increase in frame rate from 1fps to 9.6fps is phenomenal. More zoom and larger files should not be overlooked either. I will have both in hand in a few days but I think which one to keep will be an easy decision. GPS is more a gimmick to me at this stage.

[dw4lubu]

@justaddwata This is true... I did overlook the FPS. the Actual burst rate for the s100 is 2.9 and the s95 is 1.9, however the s100 has a extra mode giving it 9.6FPS. I'd add this into my consideration but keep in mind, THAT speed (9.6) cannot be shot in RAW format. In addition, forgot to mention that even though the ISO range went up from the s95 3200 to s100 6400, people always forget that the megapixel count has also increased so its pretty much even in low light and quality.

[dw4lubu]

This guy sounds like he's getting paid to sell the s100.

This guy is an idiot. I'm no authority but he just said they went down to a 10mp sensor which is wrong. S100 is 12mp. 4mm increase on the lower end is nice but isn't a "huge" jump... It's basically a footstep backwards. Base on other recent quality testing by users, the sensors produce almost identical quality, therefore it shouldn't matter too much. However they did change the sensor from ccd to the current CMOS. The only feature that

[AznFriedRiceDT]

$229 for s95 or $429 for s100? is it worth it to get s100 for $200 more? what should I do?

[justaddwata]

@AznFriedRiceDT

Just purchased the S100 for $327 at Best Buy. Will be returning the S95 I purchased for $229 as the extra $100 is a no brainer

[AznFriedRiceDT]

@justaddwata

I looked online at bestbuy website and it's $428.99 not $327

[justaddwata]

@AznFriedRiceDT

Indeed. Deal did not last long. I went back after my post here to buy a second one and the deal was restricted to instore pickup only at that point (A select few stores I guess). Now it is not much a deal at all. Did not realize it would be such a short window of opportunity but I guess considering not many even have it in stock any deal is a good deal (and $327 is a great deal)

[iRabb]

Not how I see it. The zoom range is better, but the lens is slower. You have one less button on the body, meaning more use of menus. I shoot stills, so I don't care about 1080 video, but if you're serious about video, why are you not using a video camera. Last but least, with the S100 coming out, you can pick up a new S95 for $299, making it the best bang for the buck. No way would I sell an S95 for an S100-add what you lose on the 95 to the cost of the 100-whew! No argument that the 100 is a n

[jednoucelovy]

You say the lens is "no brainer", well you didn't bother mentioning it's rather high f-number at the long end which pretty much kills it for me. Also, the actual image quality (judging from pictures, not specs) is not so good, even the guys at dpreview have issues with that. If canon added brighter lens and bulb mode I would love it.

[AntiIgnorantDimwit]

@jednoucelovy Yeah, always tempting but the IQ on these is still decidedly P&S, especially the noise.

[systemBuilder]

In the big scheme of things 1080p just isn't worth much over 720p. I'd rather have a better stabilizer, a longer zoom, a sharper lens, better low-light performance, or even a better set of controls, than 1080p. In fact, 1080p support killed my favorite camera, the ZS7, it turned it into a soft-focus camera for kids imho.

[thehumandictionary]

I ordered my s100 today for £355 wooo

[comrade86]

one ugly mofo

[yamahaevo]

The reason why they got 10mp insted of 12mp is the buffer memory. This camera is much faster. Funny how to see that people still thinks that the higher iso a camera have the worse iso performance.

[Dickstar86]

One thing that's really holding me back to just jump on this without any thought is the fact that this one has a CMOS censor instead of CCD. Also that this one has 12 MP vs 10 MP. More MP=less dynamic range, which I really like about my S95 right now. 10MP is well enough for a camera like this. Can't wait for some good comparative shots S95 vs S100.

In terms of features; extra zoom & 1080P, meh, cool but don't really need it. I like the GPS though, that's just sweet.

[boolz22]

Not sold on this. We are talking about a $140 difference!! (on Amazon as of 11/19) ... 28-105mm lens vs 24-120mm, not a huge difference, 720p vs 1080p on videos - I couldn't care less about higher quality video on a camera meant for pictures, 6400 ISO?! who shoots this high anyways - the pictures will be so noisy forget it , built in GPS - not crucial ... PLUS there are many reports of higher low-light quality images on the s95 as compared to the s100 .... You decide

[FrancCastle]

how is this camera overall ?

[bohnstube]

@FrancCastle Canon had to keep pace w/ the competition, by adding 1080p HD video w/ optical zoom, & widening the fast end of the lens at f2.0. While Canon tries to decide what to do w/ the S-series once they enter the "compact system camera" wars, ex's. of "improvements" to the S100 include a slower lens along its focal length, no better battery life, switching from CCD to CMOS, shrinking the sensor size (acc. to snapsort (dot) com) & adding unnecessary MP's. Video: improved. Stills? Maybe not.

[FrancCastle]

@bohnstube thank you for ur detailed reply, u were rite abt the verdict, so i think im gonna havto wait a bit longer for more reviews, u know n e other good point and shoot models like s95 etc ? please lemme know thanks !

[bohnstube]

@FrancCastle Your budget, what you'll use the camera for, & if pocketability's a deal-breaker for you. Partial to Canon, don't mind not quite up to date video, & pocketability's important, buy an S95 now @ a really nice price. Want a current, firmware updated more creative photographic tool in a slightly larger pkg. @ about = price w/ the best most customizable 720p video, get a Pany LX5. Faster lens @ =$, an Olympus XZ1. A bit bigger & you have deeper pockets, wait for Fuji's X10 reviews.

[FrancCastle]

@bohnstube budget is 350-400, mostly point and shoot (but i wud like to fiddle with features too), it shud be compact yes it shud be pocketable.

[bohnstube]

@FrancCastle What would I do? Grab an S95 while @ the holiday bargain prices that they are (or will soon be @) while this review controversy shakes itself out. If the S100 turns out to be a dud for Q.C. or other reasons, S95 prices won't stay low. Buy from a reputable dealer, have the return policy in writing so you know the details of how to return it & get as much money back as you can if you decide to. @ worst you'll save $100-$150 & get an S95, or spend more for another camera you can trust.

[bohnstube]

@FrancCastle Check out dpreview dot com . They've just posted initial image test examples (not a full review of the camera yet, simply studio tests of the same images they photograph as a portion of their full review), and from the comments received on them, the verdict appears to be at least somewhat controversial for some people. Take a look and decide what you think.

[monkeysize]

Yeah all good reasons and I'm sure many people have already commented on this but I'll say it too...the s100 is a 12MP camera.

[CarlyUTube]

had no idea this camera was out! heard so many ge

[SUPERCOCKROACH666]

It went up to 12MP not down to 10MP!

Where are you getting your info from?

[dominicdiep2011]

I love how the S95 is now £200 and the S100 is around £400...not a lot of new features to justify double the cost. The S95 just offers way better value for money.

[Mirsaid11]

canon produces excellent cameras indeed but think they put too high prices which is irritating. s100 is around £450 but what will be price for sucessor to g12?

[bohnstube]

A much dimmer lens @ the tele end is now attempted to be BS'ed to the public as an "improvement"? Well, it'll "improve" sales of tripods & NR programs, that's sure. OVERALL I.Q. hasn't improved yet in a P&S that's switched from a CCD->CMOS sensor w/ 20% more MP's on it. GPS on any P&S so far's been a double-edged sword, get it if you absolutely need it, but put up w/ sub-par connection abilities & even worse S series battery life. Only real improvement looks to be 1080p HD video w/ optical zoom.

[ehcivicracer]

I used to have the canon s95 and it was a great camera. took great photos but a little slow to focus and there was a pronounced shutter lag. with the new cmos shot to shot time is improved which is a good thing for compacts. I sold my s95 and is planning to purchase a sony alpha nex-3 or nex-5. I just want something smaller than my canon 50d but with the same size sensor. a new sony nx-3 which is the last year's model is going for 400 bucks. with the kit lens.

[ehcivicracer]

cmos sensors are great for these small cameras because it will not have the steeking from light sources like ccd. plus the new cmos is a little bigger than the ccd.

[maarkuusz22]

I don't know which camera should I have, between the Nikon Coolpix s8200 and the Powershot S100, if you could give me your opinion i would appreciate it..

[ArtoftheImage]

@maarkuusz22 I'd probably get the Powershot S100. Nikon point and shoot cameras just haven't been as good as the Canons over the years.

[ddromico]

@maarkuusz22 I was insicure between NIKON S8200 and CANON POWERSHOT S100 but i have to say that after have seen the CANON QUALITY on YOUTUBE of videos and PIctures i will go for CANON 110%.THE ONLY BAD THING OS THAT CANON has only 5x ZOOM and Nikon s 8200 14xZOOM but im goin to buye the CANON SX 40 TOO THAT HAS A35 xZOOM and same sensor and Quality of s100.canon makes VIDEOS GOOD AS PANASONIC SD 800 cacorder AMAZING.

[alissayoo]

how does the s100 compare to the sony dsc-hx9v??? anyone know?

[morloff]

For another $200 you can get used 1D or 5D on eBay as a back up full frame camera.

[ReverieImage]

It's been 4 weeks already! Make another video already!

[VonNebulla]

Hi, can you make a video and explain all about hot pixels in dslr cameras?THX

[KabigtingRady]

I wanna see a head to head review between the new Canon EOS-1D X vs. Nikon D3s & Canon S100 vs. Nikon V1. The low noise performance at high ISO of both DSLR, image, video, build quality, metering modes, how fast the AF points is, viewfinder, & shutter speed. Thanks!

[bongborin]

@KabigtingRady

I am waiting to see the next review on this status

[avene]

No, I'll be sticking with the S95 due to the CCD senor (no rolling shutter). All the most recent music videos on my channel were shot with it, so check those.

[SonnyMcBiscuit]

huh? 10 megapixel?

[Sufibooks]

5th reason Focus while zooming in video

[CasperLauritsen]

0:00-0:03 = Awkward silence

[eighty4buick]

HEY CHECK OUT THE NEW CANON 1DX! DUDE IT LOOKS LIKE IT MAY BE THE NEW KING OF THE FULL FRAME SENSOR CAMERAS....

[RelientJules]

Hey matt, I'm seriously considering this camera, but I'd consider myself a beginner. I've never really used a manual lens camera but I just love taking pictures and am not satisfied with the quality of my digital camera and many turn out blurry. Would this be a good camera for a beginner like me? Is there also an automatic feature as well where you don't have to to use the manual lens?I'm very interested in one day learning to use a manual camera so i'm slowly inching myself in that direction...

[simon44]

Can you zoom during movie mode? Also, is the video mode and 5x zoom enough for someone like me who produces a lot of landscape videos.

[lairbooo]

Does the S100 have time lapse like the S95? Or has it been replaced with slow motion instead?

[rkorczeniewski]

does s100 allow some kind of focus control in movie mode? I love my s95 but in movie mode it just sucks.

[OccamsRzzr]

I have the s95 and love it. This new must be awesome

[grvkukreja]

Are you sleepy??!!

[b34rqo]

Not really on the topic, but could you review the Nikon 24-120 f4 lens? It's not particularly new, but still..

[pvolkspvolks]

No disrespect intended but you gotta redo this vid, this is a new "Canon" built CMOS sensor that "should" display a whopping increase in low light performance not to mention burst shooting of up to 8 frames per second(many low-mid DSLRs can't even do that) Not too concerned about the crunching of those extra 2.1 extra Mpixels becuase it's an entirely new technology arena. The S90 to S95 was a minor tweek, this is one of them big leaps and should eaily keep the S series at the Top of the heap.

[archelle18]

when the s100 will be available?

[stjj6641]

why are you always frowning in your videos? relax!

[bpmuzik808]

So Matt are you more of a camera "news" channel? I don't really see your lens review videos, or editing anymore.

[eric1one2003]

Anyone want to buy my canon s95?

[leeh0795]

Matt, i don't think you should get it -- these cameras always have "minor" updates every 6 months... Just wait for the fujifilm x10

[ArtoftheImage]

@leeh0795 - Yeah, you read my mind. Fuji x10 it is (and a Nikon AW100 to go with it :-)

[cl1282]

@ArtoftheImage hellooo i was trying to decide which camera to get and it came down to Fujix10 and canon s100. I realize that they're in different a different class... still an amateur and don't know which one is best. I have the canon 2Ti but what something smaller to carry around. Can you give me some feedback? Your videos have been so helpful! Thank you :)

[utubesqueeze]

@ArtoftheImage While I'd definitely buy the S100 vs the S95, unless I was particularly broke, there's no way I'd compare the Fuji x10 to these truly pocketable cameras. The Fuji is 20mm (yes, a whole 2cm) thicker! Fall all intents and purposes they are different category of camera. Frankly, for the price you pay for the Fuji, you are really paying for the slightly larger sensor, and the price is comparable to the pocket sensor monsters of interchangeable pocket SLRs like the Sony NEX 5N etc.

[ddromico]

@leeh0795 NOO Canon s 100 is much much better as QUALITY THAN fujifilmx 10 even in video MODE .ahve a look at all the videos on YOUTUBE .....!!!PICTURS AND VIDEOS OF CANON ARE BETTER ,MUCH BETTER .VIDEOS IN FUJIFILM LOOKS LIKE 1080i but in CANON LOOKS LIKE 1080p...so its DIFFERENT

[Pagansdad]

If it autofocused and optically zoomed during video I might give up my S95 for one. Otherwise only the 1080p is tempting me. IQ may be improved but its still a p&s. nice rundown Matt! Thank you kindly.

[charvelgtrs]

@Pagansdad

Yes, you get both autofocus and optical zooming while recording video. It also has IS.

[Pagansdad]

@charvelgtrs Uh oh...thats gonna be a financial problem for me ..LOL! Sweet!

[avss01]

Hi Mat. I would be more interested in your thoughts re the switch from CCD to CMOS.....THAT is the big difference between these two cameras.....plus as others have said 10 UP to 12 MPs.

[ArtoftheImage]

@avss01 - Well, in theory, the CMOS should be cleaner at high ISO. In theory...

[crcc23]

Nice video, but the upgrade is a 10mp CCD on the S95 vs the 12MP CMOS on the S100.

[ybarza]

Pixels are not reduced on the S100.  S100 actually has more at 12mp, up from the 10mp on the S95. Sensor size is unchanged.

[ajayonline]

the S100 is a 12 MP camera not a 10MP like the S95

[stavyros]

haha weird pause at the beginning