Sony RX100 VII vs Sony S950

In this article, we are analyzing the Sony RX100 VII vs Sony S950, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the RX100 VII (20MP) and S950 (10MP) and the RX100 VII (1") and S950 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The RX100 VII was revealed 10 years later than the S950 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the RX100 VII matches up against the S950 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The full galleries are provided at Sony RX100 VII Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Sony RX100 VII has got outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Sony RX100 VII vs Sony S950 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the RX100 VII vs the S950.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VII and S950 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 VII and S950.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The RX100 VII having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 VII will show greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern RX100 VII provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.