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Sony S950 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Sony S950 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
Photography Glossary

Sony S950 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Sony S950 vs Sony TX100V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the S950 (10MP) and TX100V (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S950 was announced 22 months prior to the TX100V making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony S950 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S950 grades against the TX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Sony TX100V

 S950 TX100V 
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony S950

 TX100V S950 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 22 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony S950 and Sony TX100V

 S950 TX100V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sony S950 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony S950 offers outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S950 compared to the TX100V.

Sony S950 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S950 and TX100V is 94 and 95 respectively.

Sony S950 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Sony S950 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S950 and TX100V.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony TX100V to result in greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged S950 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony S950 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Sony S950 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S950 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S950 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Portrait photography camera
26
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony S950 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony S950 Sports photography info
Sony TX100V Sports photography info
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony S950
Travel photography with Sony TX100V
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
boasts touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S950 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Landscape photography camera
31
has manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
43
pretty wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S950 Vlogging advice
Sony TX100V Vlogging advice
9
can't record video
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
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Sony S950 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S950 and Sony TX100V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-02-17 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount 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 range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 147 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $130 $380