Canon S95 vs Sony S950

Here is a detailed overview of the Canon S95 and Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the S950 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the S95 (1/1.7") and S950 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The S95 was brought out 22 months later than the S950 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the S95 scores against the S950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S95 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The entire galleries are available at Canon S95 Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon S95 features external dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S95 compared to the S950.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S95 and S950 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S95 and S950.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The S95 comes with the bigger sensor which will make achieving bokeh less difficult. The younger S95 provides a benefit in sensor technology.