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Sony HX7V vs Sony S950

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony HX7V vs Sony S950 Key Specs

Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
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
  • Revealed February 2009
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Sony HX7V vs Sony S950 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Sony HX7V vs Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are created by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the HX7V (16MP) and S950 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX7V was announced 2 years later than the S950 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the HX7V matches up versus the S950 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sony S950

 HX7V S950 
RevealedJuly 2011February 2009More recent by 30 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Sony HX7V

 S950 HX7V 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Sony HX7V and Sony S950

 HX7V S950 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Sony HX7V vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony HX7V offers physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the HX7V against the S950.

Sony HX7V vs Sony S950 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX7V and S950 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Sony HX7V vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX7V vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HX7V and S950.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX7V to provide extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent HX7V should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Sony HX7V vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Sony HX7V vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX7V vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX7V Portrait photography highlights
Sony S950 Portrait photography highlights
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony HX7V Street photography details
Sony S950 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX7V Sports photography info
Sony S950 Sports photography info
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX7V Travel photography features
Sony S950 Travel photography features
67
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX7V
Landscape photography with Sony S950
42
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
31
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony HX7V
Vlogging with Sony S950
32
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
9
no video
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Sony HX7V vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX7V and Sony S950
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7VSony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ -
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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech XtraFine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 208 grams (0.46 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 ID NP-BG1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $499 $130