Sony HX9V vs Sony S950

Let's look a little more closely at the Sony HX9V versus Sony S950, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the HX9V (16MP) and S950 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX9V was introduced 2 years later than the S950 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the HX9V scores vs the S950 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The whole galleries are available at Sony HX9V Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony HX9V enjoys outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Sony HX9V versus Sony S950 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the HX9V and the S950.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HX9V and S950 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HX9V and S950.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX9V to offer greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent HX9V will have an edge in sensor technology.