Announced in August 2004, the PowerShot A95 replaces the hugely popular A80 at the top of Canon's entry-level range. Although it shares many features with the A80, the new model sports several significant improvements (including some also found on the A85), and in fact offers a feature set that compares well with considerably more expensive models, such as last year's PowerShot G5. The main changes are the sensor resolution (5MP) and a larger (1.8 inch) and considerably higher resolution (118,000 pixel) swing out LCD screen. Other improvements include an enhanced movie mode and a wider assortment of subject-based shooting modes. Let's have a quick look at the main selling points:
- 5.0 million effective pixels
- 3x (38-114mm equiv.) F2.8-4.9 zoom lens
- 1.8 inch 'vari angle' (swing and tilt) LCD
- DIGIC processor
- 9 point AiAF plus flexizone focus
- 14 exposure modes
- Print/Share button & direct print
- Autofocus illuminator
- Part metal body
Canon PowerShot A95 vs A80 (differences)
Canon PowerShot A95 |
Canon PowerShot A80 |
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|---|---|---|
| Effective Resolution | 5.0 million pixels | 3.9 million pixels |
| Maximum Image Size | 2592 x 1944 |
2272 x 1704 |
| Digital Zoom | 4.1x | 3.6x |
| Custom modes | 1 | 2 |
| Scene modes | • Portrait • Landscape • Night Scene • Fast Shutter • Slow Shutter • Stitch Assist • Foliage • Snow • Beach • Fireworks • Underwater • Indoor • Kids and Pets • Night Snapshot |
• Portrait • Landscape • Night Scene • Fast Shutter • Slow Shutter • Stitch Assist |
| Continuous Shooting | 2.0 fps, max 8 - 27 images (dependent on quality setting) | 2.2fps, max 14 images |
| Maximum Movie Size/Frame Rate | • 640 x 480 @ 10fps • Max 30 secs |
• 320 x 240 @ 15fps • Max 3 mins |
| Focus | • 9 point AiAF • FlexiZone AF/AE |
• 9 point AiAF |
| LCD screen | • 1.8-inch TFT (flip out and twist) • 118,000 pixels |
• 1.5-inch TFT (flip out and twist) • 67,000 pixels |
| Other new features | • Direct Print/Share button |
Canon PowerShot A95 Key specifications
| Street price | • US: $368 • UK: £250 |
|---|---|
| Body Material | Metal and plastic |
| Sensor | • 1/1.8" CCD, 5.3 million total pixels • 5.0 million effective pixels |
| Image sizes | • 2,592 x 1944 |
| Movie clips | • 640 x 480 pixels @ 10fps (max clip 30 secs) • 320 x 240 pixels @ 15fps (max clip 3 mins) • 160 x 120 pixels @ 15fps (max clip 3 mins) • Motion JPEG (.avi) • With sound |
| Lens | • 38 - 114mm equiv. (3x optical zoom) |
| Focus | • TTL autofocus • 9 point AiAF (auto or manual focus point select) • Manual focus • 5cm macro mode (Wide), 25cm (Tele) |
| Shooting mode | • Auto |
| Sensitivity | • Auto • ISO50,100,200,400 |
| White Balance | • Auto • 5 presets • Custom WB (manual) |
| Image parameters | • Picture Adjust (Vivid, Neutral) • Sharpness (2 levels) • Color effects (Sepia, Black and White) |
| Continuous | • 2 fps (High) • 1.5 fps (standard) |
| Flash | • Built-in flash • Auto, Manual on/off, Red-eye reduction: on/off • Range (normal, ISO auto): W: 0.45m - 4.4m (1.5 - 14 ft) T:0.45m - 2.5m (1.5 - 8.2 ft). • Range (macro, ISO auto): 25 - 45cm (9.8 in - 1.5 ft) |
| Storage | • CompactFlash Type I • 32MB CF supplied* |
| Viewfinder | • Real Image Optical |
| LCD monitor | • 1.8" TFT, 118,000 pixels |
| Connectivity | • USB 1.1 • A/V out • DC-IN |
| Power | • 4 x AA batteries • NiMH recommended (alkaline supplied) • (Optional AC adapter) |
| In the box* | • Canon PowerShot A95 |
| Other features | • Spot (center or AF point), Center-weighted & Evaluative metering |
| Weight (inc batt) | 335 g (11.8 oz) |
| Dimensions | 101.1 x 64.6 x 34.7mm (4.0 x 2.5 x 1.4in) Excluding protrusions |
* Supplied accessories may differ in each country or area
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