Sony A6100 vs Sony S950
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Sony A6100 vs Sony S950 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
- Revealed August 2019
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- No Video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Announced February 2009
Sony A6100 vs Sony S950 Overview
The following is a in-depth overview of the Sony A6100 vs Sony S950, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the A6100 (24MP) and S950 (10MP) and the A6100 (APS-C) and S950 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe A6100 was unveiled 10 years after the S950 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A6100 matches up against the S950 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony A6100 vs Sony S950 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a6100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The full galleries are available at Sony A6100 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Sony S950
A6100 | S950 | |||
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Announced | August 2019 | February 2009 | Newer by 129 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Sony A6100
S950 | A6100 |
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Common features in the Sony A6100 and Sony S950
A6100 | S950 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus |
Sony A6100 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A6100 features physical measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 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).
Examine the Sony A6100 vs Sony S950 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the A6100 compared to the S950.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A6100 and S950 is 81 and 94 respectively.
Sony A6100 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A6100 and S950.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A6100 with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony A6100 will offer more detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger A6100 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Sony A6100 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A6100 vs Sony S950 Specifications
Sony Alpha a6100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha a6100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2019-08-28 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz X | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 32000 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | - | 10cm |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 396 gr (0.87 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-FW50 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $748 | $130 |