Canon just announced the Canon G1X which is an upgrade from the current G series of cameras:
http://www.dpreview.com/previews/canong1x/default.asp
The pictures from the S95 are very similar to photos from the current G12 cameras.
The main difference is the S95 does not have a viewfinder.
The S100 is the new replacement for the S95.
Here is a comparison of mirror-less cameras:
http://www.dpreview.com/articles/8986630048/mirrorless-roundup-2011
I own a Canon G9 and am very happy with . Im luking to buy a similar camera .Luking at only Japanese brands
I wud like something compact maybe even smaller than the G9
Is the canon S95 a smaller size verision of the G9
can i get similar pics out of it

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