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Sony HX400V vs Sony S950

Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony HX400V vs Sony S950 Key Specs

Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX300
Sony S950
(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
  • Launched February 2009
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Sony HX400V vs Sony S950 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Sony HX400V vs Sony S950, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the HX400V (20MP) and S950 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX400V was brought out 5 years later than the S950 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the HX400V scores versus the S950 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Sony S950

 HX400V S950 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2009More recent by 61 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Sony HX400V

 S950 HX400V 

Common features in the Sony HX400V and Sony S950

 HX400V S950 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Sony HX400V vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony HX400V has got outside dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Sony HX400V vs Sony S950 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the HX400V against the S950.

Sony HX400V vs Sony S950 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HX400V and S950 is 62 and 94 respectively.

Sony HX400V vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX400V vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX400V and S950.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX400V to provide extra detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The newer HX400V should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Sony HX400V vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Sony HX400V vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX400V vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX400V as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S950 as a Portrait photography camera
51
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has face detect focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Sony HX400V Street photography information
Sony S950 Street photography information
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (660 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX400V
Sports photography with Sony S950
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX400V Travel photography advice
Sony S950 Travel photography advice
53
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (660g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX400V as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S950 as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
31
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX400V Vlogging features
Sony S950 Vlogging features
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors in class (660g)
9
no video shooting
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Sony HX400V vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX400V and Sony S950
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400VSony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-02-12 2009-02-17
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.3 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (ISO Auto) 3.50 m
Flash options Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) 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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 gr (1.46 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") 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 300 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BX1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $448 $130