Sony RX1R vs Sony S950

On this page, we are evaluating the Sony RX1R vs Sony S950, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the RX1R (24MP) and S950 (10MP) and the RX1R (Full frame) and S950 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The RX1R was brought out 4 years after the S950 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the RX1R scores vs the S950 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The entire galleries are available at Sony RX1R Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Sony RX1R offers outer measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the RX1R vs the S950.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the RX1R and S950 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the RX1R and S950.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The RX1R featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX1R will result in extra detail having its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern RX1R will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.