As one of the most famous digital camera manufacturers, Canon strengthens its reputation for excellence in digital compact camera design with a new digital camera model. And Canon Digital IXUS 95 IS digital camera is a good example.
Basic Features:
Featured 10 megapixel, a 3x zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilization, a 2.5 inch LCD screen, DIGIC 4 processor, new Smart AUTO mode, and Anti-Blur and Face Detection technologies, the Canon IXUS 95 IS is available now in dark gray, blue, pink, green, light gray and orange for $229.99.
LCD Display
Frame and review shots with a bright, detailed 2.5” PureColor LCD II, which is protected against light reflections, scratches and dirt. A wide viewing angle lets you easily share images with friends.
Face Detection Technology
Face detection technology is also on board to pinpoint faces in the frame, though here you don’t get the blink detection feature found on the IXUS 100 IS. Macro shooting down to 3cm is offered – adequate, without being class leading – while manually selectable light sensitivity – via the L-shaped on-screen toolbar familiar to regular Canon users – stretches from ISO 80 to ISO 1600. Rechargeable lithium ion battery life is good for a so-so 260 shots per charge. Nothing spectacular here then, but given its price point, build quality, and intended audience, not much to grumble about either.
Smart Auto Mode
For incredible pictures with extreme ease, the IXUS 95IS incorporates a new Smart Auto mode. This uses Canon’s Scene Detection Technology to analyse the shooting scene in detail – checking subject brightness, contrast, distance and overall hue. The camera then instantly selects one of 18 possible modes, to ensure perfect settings for the scene.
3x Zoom
For maximum zoom, there are similarities with the first two test photos. The shot is very sharp, much sharper than is typical. Some of the blue lines on the boats have taken on a purple tinge, but this will only be noticeable at this distance if you make extreme sized prints. For medium, Sharpness is well above average and there is very little fall off in focusing as you move out towards the edges. Where the sun strikes the boats one or two of the blue lines have taken on a purple tinge. There is also a slight haze effect happening in places around the brightest areas of the shot. As to no zoom, This photo is noticeable sharper than I am used to seeing. When no zoom is being used most digital cameras, especially the smaller ones, find accurate focusing a big challenge. The IXUS 95 IS passes this test well and you should be able to produce sharp looking, larger prints.
Pros
Excellent auto flash, good macro mode, inclusion of an optical viewfinder, well exposed images, simple operation; , Smart Auto, Image Stabilisation
Cons
No full manual mode or focus, viewfinder is approximate to view, ISO 1600 is noisy, limited lens range (wider and longer would be an improvement), expensive compared to rivals
Comparison:
If you have interest, you can compare Canon Digital IXUS 95 IS with Canon PowerShot A2100 which features a new 12.1 megapixel sensor, 6x optical zoom lens with a focal length of 36-216mm and optical image stabilizer, a large 3-inch LCD screen with wide viewing angle, new DIGIC 4 image processing engine, 18 shooting modes including the new Smart Auto and improved Easy modes with Scene Detection Technology for point-and-shoot operation, plus Face Detection, Face Select & Track, i-Contrast, Motion Detection and Auto Red-Eye Correction technologies.
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