Sony S950 vs Sony TX1

On this page, we will be matching up the Sony S950 vs Sony TX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the S950 (10MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the S950 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") provide different sensor size.

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The S950 was introduced 5 months earlier than the TX1 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony S950 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S950 matches up vs the TX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are provided at Sony S950 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Sony S950 offers external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S950 and the TX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S950 and TX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S950 and TX1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The S950 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult.