Canon A3000 IS vs Sony S950

Below is a complete overview of the Canon A3000 IS and Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the S950 (10MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was introduced 11 months later than the S950 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A3000 IS scores vs the S950 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A3000 IS Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A3000 IS offers outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the A3000 IS against the S950.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and S950 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 IS and S950.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent A3000 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.