With 10megapixels, Smart Auto mode and image stabilisation, is the Canon IXUS 95 IS the ultimate entry level compact? The What Digital Camera Canon IXUS 95 IS review takes a look...

Product Overview

Overall rating:

90%

Canon IXUS 95 IS

Overall score:90%
Features:90%
Value:90%
Performance:90%
Image Quality:90%
Design:90%

Pros:

  • Excellent auto flash, good macro mode, viewfinder, well exposed images, easy to use, 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)

Product:

Canon IXUS 95 IS Review

Manufacturer:

Price as reviewed:

£200.00

Verdict

If you’re hunting down an entry level compact camera, then the Canon IXUS 95 IS could well be just what you’re looking for. With Smart Auto mode for shooting top notch images in all conditions, the exposures are always on form and the auto flash is one of very few to accurately expose and fill-in (even in daylight) with no faffing around whatsoever. Plus the IXUS 95 has some small and mighty-fine details such as its viewfinder and well-encased li-ion battery that make it all the more pleasurable to use.

Never an effort, always a pleasure – the IXUS 95 IS wont let you down. Of the few pernickety complaints to be made is that the lens range could perhaps be both wider and longer – but then other Canon compacts offer such options if you’re willing to pump a little more cash into the budget. All in all, a mighty fine entry level compact with a price to reflect that’s benefitted from an overhaul in its physical design to appeal to the masses. The IXUS’s curvy edges and swanky colours are likely to be seen in many hand-or-manbags across the country. The Canon IXUS 95 IS is a thoroughly recommended little gem of a compact camera.

Verdict

If you're hunting down an entry level compact camera, then the Canon IXUS 95 IS could well be just what you're looking for. With Smart Auto mode for shooting top notch images in all conditions, the exposures are always on form and the auto flash is one of very few to accurately expose and fill-in (even in daylight) with no faffing around whatsoever. Plus the IXUS 95 has some small and mighty-fine details such as its viewfinder and well-encased li-ion battery that make it all the more pleasurable to use. Never an effort, always a pleasure - the IXUS 95 IS wont let you down. Of the few pernickety complaints to be made is that the lens range could perhaps be both wider and longer - but then other Canon compacts offer such options if you're willing to pump a little more cash into the budget. All in all, a mighty fine entry level compact with a price to reflect that's benefitted from an overhaul in its physical design to appeal to the masses. The IXUS's curvy edges and swanky colours are likely to be seen in many hand-or-manbags across the country. The Canon IXUS 95 IS is a thoroughly recommended little gem of a compact camera.

Details

Other:Image stabilisation (shift type), 3cm macro mode, 1.4fps continuous shooting, VGA (640x480) movie mode at 30fps,
Weight:120g (body only)
Dimensions:88.5 x 54.8 x 21.8 mm
Power:Rechargeable li-ion battery
Connectivity:USB / AV/Digital Out
Memory Card:SD
Metering System:Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (centre)
White Balance:Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
ISO Range:80-1600
Exposure Modes:Auto, P, Digital Macro, Portrait, Night Snapshot, Movie, Special Scene (Kids & Pets, Indoor, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, ISO3200, Long shutter)
Shutter Speeds:1 - 1/1500 sec
File Formats:JPEG
LCD:2.5in 230K dot
Lens:35-105mm (3x optical zoom)
Sensor:1/2.33in. CCD
  1. 1. Canon IXUS 95 IS review - Features
  2. 2. Performance, Image Quality & Value
  3. 3. Verdict
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