Sony HX300 vs Sony S950
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Sony HX300 vs Sony S950 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
- Revealed February 2013
- Succeeded the Sony HX200V
- Successor is Sony HX400V
(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
- Introduced February 2009
Sony HX300 vs Sony S950 Overview
In this article, we are contrasting the Sony HX300 and Sony S950, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the HX300 (20MP) and S950 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe HX300 was released 4 years later than the S950 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the HX300 scores versus the S950 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony HX300 vs Sony S950 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX300 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Sony S950
HX300 | S950 | |||
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Introduced | February 2013 | February 2009 | Fresher by 49 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Sony HX300
S950 | HX300 |
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Common features in the Sony HX300 and Sony S950
HX300 | S950 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Sony HX300 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Sony HX300 enjoys external dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 623 grams (1.37 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).
Check the Sony HX300 and Sony S950 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the HX300 vs the S950.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HX300 and S950 is 63 and 94 respectively.
Sony HX300 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HX300 and S950.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX300 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer HX300 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sony HX300 vs Sony S950 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-02-20 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.3 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 623g (1.37 lbs) | 167g (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") | 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 | ||
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $339 | $130 |