Sony HX50V vs Sony S950

On this page, we are contrasting the Sony HX50V and Sony S950, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the HX50V (20MP) and S950 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX50V was manufactured 4 years after the S950 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the HX50V scores versus the S950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The entire galleries are available at Sony HX50V Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony HX50V has got outer measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 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).

Compare the Sony HX50V and Sony S950 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the HX50V vs the S950.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HX50V and S950 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HX50V and S950.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX50V to offer you more detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent HX50V provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.