Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony S950

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony S950, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and S950 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and S950 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was announced 6 years later than the S950 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T1 IR being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR matches up against the S950 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T1 IR Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR offers outside measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony S950 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR against the S950.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and S950 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and S950.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR will render extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T1 IR provides an advantage in sensor technology.