Launched in the Philippines just last month, the Canon Powershot S95 came in with a suggested retail price of Php27,950. So when I saw it selling at SGD$640 (~Php21k) in Singapore last week, I grabbed the chance to make it my new point-and-shoot camera.
The Powershot S95 is one of the very few Canon point-and-shoot cameras that can do manual settings, shoot 720p HD videos and to top it off, has a nice and large f/2.0 opening (aperture).
Some of the key features of the Canon S95 include:
- 10-megapixel CCD sensor
- HS System
- 28-105mm F2.0-4.9
- 28mm wide, 3.8x zoom, Hybrid IS
- lens control ring, full manual & RAW shots
- 3-inch PureColor II G LCD
- 720p HD movies, HDMI
- High Dynamic Range (HDR) mode
- Multi-Aspect Shooting
The compact size and the body is reminiscent of the old Ixus line but this one has a much more solid and metallic body. The serrated ring at the base of the lens is where you control the aperture settings.
I’ve only used it a couple of times and while most of the outdoor shots are during cloudy days, the image quality is impressive as well as the HD videos. See sample clip on YouTube below:
Still have to test the camera extensively on various settings and outdoor conditions but so far, I’m really liking this camera a lot already. The bokeh at f/2.0 looks smooth and has a nice depth.
Here’s a sample photo under artificial lighting and you can see the full images on the Picasa gallery here.
Actually, after several haggling and getting some other stuff from the same store, I was able to bring the price down to SGD$550 or Php18k. Full review coming soon.
Until I found this I thohugt I’d have to spend the day inside.
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I am still thinking if I’ll get this or Lumix LX5..
hmmm.. seems this canon s95 is a competitor of panasonic lumix lx5..
I’m in love with my new Canon S95 camera. If you’re looking for a pocket able camera that has sensibly high quality images, full control over your photography, speed and focus and shoot in RAW format the S95 is an excellent choice. It is a little camera with a big sensor. I’ve had fun with its special modes, like the tilt-shift-lens simulator and fake fisheye. Canon S95 is something special to me.
I got mine recently and I agree that it’s really impressive. The best among the compact cams nowadays. Here in the UAE, it’s priced (converted) at P17k, with one year warranty.
may I ask where to get this from in Singapore? my sister is leaving next week and I’m planning to ask her get me one.
whoa! this point and shoot seem to get the great reviews!
according to snapsport.com it’s the no. 1 camera out in the market today! it even beats S90 and sony tx9! i would love to own this one! it has hdr and manual mode which makes it a winner among other p&s.
it was even featured in yahoo finance! http://finance.yahoo.com/news/A-Love-Letter-to-a-nytimes-365722288.html?x=0(read WHOA!)
the guy who reviewed it got really stunning pics, jaw dropping, to die for! here is his flickr
warning: you’ll be AMAZED!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/poguenyt/5122539388/in/set-72157625257332772/
damn, can a good samaritan give this to me as an early christmas gift? santa claus where art thou?