Sony HX80 vs Sony S950
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Sony HX80 vs Sony S950 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Released March 2016
(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
Sony HX80 vs Sony S950 Overview
In this article, we are looking at the Sony HX80 and Sony S950, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the HX80 (18MP) and S950 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe HX80 was unveiled 7 years later than the S950 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the HX80 matches up vs the S950 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony HX80 vs Sony S950 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The full galleries are available at Sony HX80 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Sony S950
HX80 | S950 | |||
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Revealed | March 2016 | February 2009 | More recent by 86 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Sony HX80
S950 | HX80 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Sony HX80 and Sony S950
HX80 | S950 | |||
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Touch display | No Touch display |
Sony HX80 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony HX80 has outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony S950 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Sony HX80 and Sony S950 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the HX80 vs the S950.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX80 and S950 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Sony HX80 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX80 and S950.
To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX80 to render more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern HX80 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony HX80 vs Sony S950 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2016-03-07 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz X | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.4 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 245 grams (0.54 pounds) | 167 grams (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 390 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $368 | $130 |