Sony S930 vs Sony S950

Its time to look more closely at the Sony S930 vs Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the S930 (10MP) and the S950 (10MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S930 was released around the same time to the S950 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the S930 scores against the S950 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The complete galleries are available at Sony S930 Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Sony S930 offers exterior dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S930 versus the S950.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S930 and S950 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S930 and S950.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files though you will want to consider the age of the products into consideration.