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Sony S950 vs Sony TX10

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sony S950 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2009
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Sony S950 vs Sony TX10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Sony TX10

 S950 TX10 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony S950

 TX10 S950 
LaunchedAugust 2011February 2009Newer by 30 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony S950 and Sony TX10

 S950 TX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Sony S950 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony S950 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

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

Sony S950 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony S950 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony S950 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Sony S950 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S950 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S950 Portrait photography details
Sony TX10 Portrait photography details
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony S950 Street photography information
Sony TX10 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony S950 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX10 Sports photography highlights
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony S950 Travel photography advice
Sony TX10 Travel photography advice
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
environment proofing
offers touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony S950
Landscape photography with Sony TX10
31
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
46
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S950 Vlogging info
Sony TX10 Vlogging info
9
can't record video
34
quite wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Sony S950 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S950 and Sony TX10
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-02-17 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-132mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $130 $309