Sony a1 vs Sony S950

The following is a complete review of the Sony a1 vs Sony S950, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the a1 (50MP) and S950 (10MP) and the a1 (Full frame) and S950 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The a1 was announced 12 years after the S950 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the a1 grades versus the S950 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha a1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The whole galleries are provided at Sony a1 Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony a1 features outside measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Sony S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the a1 versus the S950.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the a1 and S950 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the a1 and S950.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The a1 with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony a1 will deliver extra detail with its extra 40MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern a1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.