Sony S950 vs Sony TX10

The following is a detailed assessment of the Sony S950 versus Sony TX10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the S950 (10MP) and TX10 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S950 was revealed 3 years before the TX10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony S950 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S950 grades versus the TX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The full galleries are available at Sony S950 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Sony S950 provides outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Sony S950 versus Sony TX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S950 and the TX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S950 and TX10 is 94 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S950 and TX10.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony TX10 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged S950 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.