Canon's premium compact from 2010 — the PowerShot S95 with f/2.0 lens and RAW shooting.
The Canon PowerShot S95 is a premium compact from 2010 with a 1/1.7-inch CCD sensor and fast f/2.0-4.9 zoom covering 28-105mm equivalent. Part of Canon's S-series premium compacts, it provided enthusiast features — RAW shooting, full manual control, and a lens control ring — in a genuinely pocket-sized body. A classic of the premium compact era.
Image quality is good for 1/1.7-inch sensors — the 10MP CCD provides clean images with pleasant colour. The f/2.0 wide-end is fast for a compact. The control ring around the lens enables direct aperture, shutter, or zoom control — an innovative feature later adopted widely. RAW shooting for post-processing flexibility. HD video 720p.
Fixed 3.8x zoom — non-interchangeable. Weight is approximately 195 grams — genuinely pocketable. Build quality is premium with clean, minimal design. The lens control ring is the standout feature. No WiFi. No touchscreen. The S-series prioritised image quality and control over features.
Very cheap used. A classic premium compact from the pre-smartphone era. The f/2.0 and RAW shooting provide genuine capability. Outdated by 1-inch compacts and smartphones. The control ring innovation was influential. Only of interest at very low prices for those who appreciate the compact camera heritage.