Sony HX200V vs Sony S950

Below, we will be reviewing the Sony HX200V versus Sony S950, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the HX200V (18MP) and S950 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX200V was launched 3 years after the S950 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the HX200V matches up versus the S950 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The complete galleries are available at Sony HX200V Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Sony HX200V comes with outside measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Sony HX200V versus Sony S950 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the HX200V vs the S950.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HX200V and S950 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HX200V and S950.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX200V to give extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher HX200V will have an advantage in sensor innovation.