Canon today unveiled PowerShot S95 camera, sibling of the popular PowerShot S90 camera, featuring 10MP sensor , 720p HD video capability and in-camera HDR scene mode. Canon embedded Hybrid IS technology in PowerShot S95 which provides a powerful feature which is capable of capturing superb quality images in all shooting conditions, making it the first PowerShot model to feature Hybrid IS technology and in-camera high dynamic range processing as well. With use of a tripod, the S95 will capture three successive images and combine them into one image with a wider apparent dynamic range.
Canon PowerShot S95 Specifications:
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Dimensions (W x H x D) | 100 x 58 x 30 mm |
Weight | 193 grams |
Power Supply | DC7.2V / 9.3 V |
Media | SD MMC, MMCplus HC MMCplus SDHC SDXC Memory Card |
Display |
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LCD | 3.0 inch pureColor LCD |
Pixel | 461,000 |
Sensor | • 1/1.7″ Type CCD • 10 million effective pixels |
Lens Section |
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Optical Zoom | 3.8x |
Digital Zoom | Up to 4x |
Image Stabilization | Yes ( Lens – Shift ) |
Still Image Section |
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Format | JPEG, RAW |
Still Image | 4:3 • 3648 x 2736 • 2816 x 2112 • 1600 x 1200 • 640 x 480 • 320 x 240 16:9 • 3648 x 2048 • 2816 x 1584 • 1920 x 1080 • 640 x 360 3:2 • 3648 x 2432 • 2816 x 1880 • 1600 x 1064 • 640 x 424 1:1 • 2736 x 2736 • 2112 x 2112 • 1200 x 1200 • 480 x 480 4:5 • 2192 x 2736 • 1696 x 2112 • 960 x 1200 • 384 x 480 |
Flash | Yes, with Face Detection |
External Flash | Canon High Power Flash HF-DC1 |
Recording section |
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Recording Clips | • (HD) 1280 x 720 @ 24 fps • (L) 640 x 480 @ 30fps • (M) 320 x 240 @ 30fps • Miniature Effect (HD, L) 6fps, 3fps, 1.5 fps |
Recording Format | H.264 + Linear PCM (stereo) |
Microphone | 5.1ch Surround, Zoom and Focus Microphone |
Audio Compression | Dolby Digital (5.1ch / 2ch) |
Interfaces |
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HDMI | Mini |
AV Out ( PAL / NTSC ) | Yes |
USB | 2.0 HiSpeed |
Standard Accessories |
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AC adapter, AC and DC cable | Yes |
Battery | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-6L |
CD-ROM | HD Writer AE 2.6T |
USB Cable | Yes |
Water Proof Case | Yes |
The PowerShot S95 includes Canon’s HS System – a combination of a high-sensitivity 10.0 Megapixel CCD sensor and powerful DIGIC 4 processing, which provides exceptional low light performance even better than that of its predecessor i.e. PowerShot S90. The HS System enables the camera to support a maximum ISO of 3200 at full resolution and works to reduce the occurrence of noise at all ISO speeds for high quality images. Canon’s features optical Image Stabilizer (IS) counteracts camera shake – reducing blur and enabling users to capture shots in darker conditions
The PowerShot S95 supports 720p HD 24fps movie recording with stereo sound. A High Dynamic Range shooting mode allows the capture of high contrast scenes closer to how they appear to the human eye. It provides excellent image quality and excelling in low light, offers an extensive feature set designed to deliver outstanding performance.
If you who want the perfect combination of portability, power and control, it’s the ultimate pocket-camera for the even the most advanced photographer.
Availability and Price:
Canon PowerShot S95 is scheduled to be available late August and estimated price would be $399.99 (equivalent to Rs. 19,000 INR in India).