Canon PowerShot A95Canon PowerShot A95 ReviewSimon Joinson, September 2004

Review based on a production Canon PowerShot A95Announced in August 2004, the PowerShot A95 replaces the hugely popular A80 at the top of Canons 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 years 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. Lets have a quick look at the main selling points: 5.0 million effective pixels3x (38-114mm equiv.) F2.8-4.9 zoom lens1.8 inch vari angle (swing and tilt) LCDDIGIC processor9 point AiAF plus flexizone focus14 exposure modesPrint/Share button & direct printAutofocus illuminatorPart metal bodyCanon PowerShot A95 vs A80 (differences)  Canon PowerShot A95Canon PowerShot A80Effective ResolutionMaximum Image SizeDigital ZoomCustom modesScene modesContinuous ShootingMaximum Movie Size/Frame RateFocusLCD screenOther new features

5.0 million pixels	3.9 million pixels
2592 x 1944	2272 x 1704
4.1x	3.6x
1	2
• 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
2.0 fps, max 8 - 27 images (dependent on quality setting)	2.2fps, max 14 images
• 640 x 480 @ 10fps• Max 30 secs	• 320 x 240 @ 15fps• Max 3 mins
• 9 point AiAF• FlexiZone AF/AE	• 9 point AiAF
• 1.8-inch TFT (flip out and twist) • 118,000 pixels	• 1.5-inch TFT (flip out and twist) • 67,000 pixels
• Direct Print/Share button

Canon PowerShot A95 Key specifications Street priceBody MaterialSensorImage sizesMovie clipsLensFocusShooting modeSensitivityWhite BalanceImage parametersContinuousFlashStorageViewfinderLCD monitorConnectivityPower

Other featuresWeight (inc batt)Dimensions

• US: $368• UK: £250

Metal and plastic

• 1/1.8" CCD, 5.3 million total pixels• 5.0 million effective pixels

• 2,592 x 1944• 2,048 x 1536 • 1,600 x 1,200• 640 x 480

• 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

• TTL autofocus • 9 point AiAF (auto or manual focus point select) • Manual focus • 5cm macro mode (Wide), 25cm (Tele)

• Auto• Program• Aperture Priority• Shutter Priority• Manual• Custom•Portrait• Landscape• Night Scene• Fast Shutter• Slow Shutter• Stitch Assist• Foliage• Snow• Beach • Fireworks• Underwater• Indoor• Kids and Pets• Night Snapshot • AE compensation -2.0EV to +2.0 EV in 1/3EV steps

• Auto• ISO50,100,200,400

• Auto • 5 presets• Custom WB (manual)

• Picture Adjust (Vivid, Neutral)• Sharpness (2 levels)• Color effects (Sepia, Black and White)

• 2 fps (High)• 1.5 fps (standard)

• 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)

• CompactFlash Type I • 32MB CF supplied*

• Real Image Optical

• 1.8" TFT, 118,000 pixels

• USB 1.1 • A/V out• DC-IN

• 4 x AA batteries • NiMH recommended (alkaline supplied) • (Optional AC adapter)

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

Conclusion / Recommendation / Ratings are based on the opinion of the reviewer, you should read the ENTIRE review before coming to your own conclusions.Images which can be viewed at a larger size have a small magnifying glass icon in the bottom right corner of the image, clicking on the image will display a larger (typically VGA) image in a new window.To navigate the review simply use the next / previous page buttons, to jump to a particular section either pick the section from the drop down or select it from the navigation bar at the top.DPReview calibrate their monitors using Color Vision OptiCal at the (fairly well accepted) PC normal gamma 2.2, this means that on our monitors we can make out the difference between all of the (computer generated) grayscale blocks below. We recommend to make the most of this review you should be able to see the difference (at least) between X,Y and Z and ideally A,B and C.

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