Canon S100 vs Sony S950

Here, we will be matching up the Canon S100 vs Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is pretty similar but the S100 (1/1.7") and S950 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S100 was announced 2 years later than the S950 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the S100 scores against the S950 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The whole galleries are provided at Canon S100 Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon S100 features external measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony S950 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S100 versus the S950.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and S950 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and S950.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S100 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon S100 will offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer S100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.