Sony S950 vs Sony W370
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Sony S950 vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Announced January 2010
Sony S950 vs Sony W370 Overview
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony S950 vs Sony W370 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Sony W370
S950 | W370 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sony S950
W370 | S950 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | February 2009 | More modern by 10 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Sony S950 and Sony W370
S950 | W370 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Sony S950 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
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).
Check out the Sony S950 versus Sony W370 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Sony S950 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
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.
Sony S950 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony S950 vs Sony W370 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-02-17 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.2 | f/3.6-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 2 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167g (0.37 pounds) | 179g (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $130 | $230 |