Sony HX10V vs Sony S950

Let's take a deeper look at the Sony HX10V vs Sony S950, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the HX10V (18MP) and S950 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX10V was introduced 3 years later than the S950 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the HX10V matches up versus the S950 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The whole galleries are provided at Sony HX10V Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony HX10V has outside dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the HX10V compared to the S950.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX10V and S950 is 91 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX10V and S950.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX10V to give greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger HX10V will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.