Sony RX100 II
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vs Canon S95
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What’s good about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II

Best price $598
  • 75% more battery life 350 shots vs 200 shots
  • Higher sensor resolution 20.2 MP vs 10 MP
  • Significantly larger image sensor 116 mm² vs 43 mm²
  • Higher resolution rear screen 1229k dots vs 461k dots
  • Has longer exposure available 30 seconds vs 15 seconds
  • Better light sensitivity by 3 f-stops 25,600 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
  • Newer camera July 2013 vs February 2011
  • Better built-in flash range 98′ vs 21′
  • Quicker Flash Recycle Time 3 seconds vs 10 seconds
  • Better video capture 1080p 60fps vs 720p 24fps
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 10 shots per sec vs 1 shots per sec
  • Viewscreen flips out S95 does not have a flip out viewscreen
  • Has HDR on-board S95 does not have HDR
  • Has panorama image capture S95 does not have panorama
  • Has Wi-Fi photo upload capabilities S95 does not have Wi-Fi
  • Has a flash hot shoe connector S95 does not
  • Has 3D capture capabilities S95 does not have 3D
  • Has an External Mic jack S95 does not

What’s good about the Canon PowerShot S95

Best price
$315
  • Weighs a little bit less than the RX100 II 6 oz vs 9.9 oz
  • Smaller body size 10 in³ vs 14 in³
  • Significantly cheaper street price $315 vs $598
  • Wider angle lens 6.0mm vs 28.0mm

What the Sony RX100 II and Canon S95 have in common

  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • HDMI port
  • RAW capture

What’s missing from both the Sony RX100 II and the Canon S95

  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing

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