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Sony S950 vs Sony W220

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony S950 vs Sony W220 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
  • Released February 2009
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Sony S950 vs Sony W220 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Sony S950 vs Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the S950 (10MP) and the W220 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S950 was released 2 months later than the W220 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S950 scores versus the W220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Sony W220

 S950 W220 

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Sony S950

 W220 S950 

Common features in the Sony S950 and Sony W220

 S950 W220 
RevealedFebruary 2009January 2009Same age
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Sony S950 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony S950 enjoys physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the S950 vs the W220.

Sony S950 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S950 and W220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Sony S950 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Sony S950 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S950 and W220.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony W220 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Sony S950 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Sony S950 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S950 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S950 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W220 as a Portrait photography camera
26
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony S950 Street photography info
Sony W220 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony S950 Sports photography info
Sony W220 Sports photography info
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony S950 Travel photography features
Sony W220 Travel photography features
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S950 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W220 as a Landscape photography camera
31
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
32
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S950 Vlogging factors
Sony W220 Vlogging factors
9
no video shooting
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Sony S950 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S950 and Sony W220
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-17 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-132mm (4.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 grams (0.37 pounds) 147 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $130 $160