Sony a5100 vs Sony S950

Here is a thorough analysis of the Sony a5100 vs Sony S950, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the a5100 (24MP) and S950 (10MP) and the a5100 (APS-C) and S950 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The a5100 was released 5 years later than the S950 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the a5100 matches up versus the S950 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a5100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The complete galleries are provided at Sony a5100 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony a5100 has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony S950 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Sony a5100 vs Sony S950 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the a5100 versus the S950.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the a5100 and S950 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the a5100 and S950.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The a5100 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony a5100 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher a5100 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.