Sony RX1 vs Sony S950

Let's look more in depth at the Sony RX1 versus Sony S950, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the RX1 (24MP) and S950 (10MP) and the RX1 (Full frame) and S950 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The RX1 was introduced 4 years later than the S950 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the RX1 grades against the S950 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony RX1 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony RX1 offers outer measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Sony S950 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Sony RX1 versus Sony S950 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the RX1 versus the S950.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the RX1 and S950 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the RX1 and S950.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The RX1 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony RX1 will produce more detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher RX1 should have a benefit in sensor tech.