Sony S950 vs Sony W220

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The complete galleries are provided at Sony S950 Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.

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.

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

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.