Sony A900 vs Sony S950

Lets examine more in depth at the Sony A900 and Sony S950, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the A900 (25MP) and S950 (10MP) and the A900 (Full frame) and S950 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The A900 was launched 3 months earlier than the S950 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A900 matches up vs the S950 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A900 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A900 comes with external dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Sony A900 and Sony S950 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the A900 and the S950.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A900 and S950 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A900 and S950.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A900 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony A900 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.