Sony S950 vs Sony W370

In this write-up, we are matching up the Sony S950 versus Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the S950 (10MP) and W370 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S950 was announced 10 months before the W370 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S950 matches up vs the W370 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The whole galleries are available at Sony S950 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Sony S950 has physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S950 and the W370.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S950 and W370 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S950 and W370.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W370 to offer greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged S950 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.