Sony QX30 vs Sony S950

Here is a detailed overview of the Sony QX30 vs Sony S950, one being a Lens-style and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the QX30 (20MP) and S950 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The QX30 was launched 5 years later than the S950 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the QX30 grades versus the S950 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The complete galleries are provided at Sony QX30 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony QX30 offers outside measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Sony QX30 vs Sony S950 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the QX30 versus the S950.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the QX30 and S950 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the QX30 and S950.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony QX30 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern QX30 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.