Sony QX100 vs Sony S950

Its time to take a deeper look at the Sony QX100 vs Sony S950, one is a Lens-style and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the QX100 (20MP) and S950 (10MP) and the QX100 (1") and S950 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The QX100 was brought out 4 years after the S950 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the QX100 scores vs the S950 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The entire galleries are provided at Sony QX100 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony QX100 comes with exterior dimensions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Sony QX100 vs Sony S950 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the QX100 vs the S950.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the QX100 and S950 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the QX100 and S950.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The QX100 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony QX100 will offer greater detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent QX100 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.