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Sony S950 vs Sony W510

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony S950 vs Sony W510 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
Photography Glossary

Sony S950 vs Sony W510 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Sony S950 versus Sony W510, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the S950 (10MP) and the W510 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S950 was brought out 22 months before the W510 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony S950 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S950 grades vs the W510 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Sony W510

 S950 W510 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony S950

 W510 S950 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 22 months

Common features in the Sony S950 and Sony W510

 S950 W510 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Sony S950 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony S950 features exterior 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 W510 has dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Sony S950 versus Sony W510 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S950 vs the W510.

Sony S950 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S950 and W510 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony S950 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Sony S950 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S950 and W510.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W510 to show greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older S950 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sony S950 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Sony S950 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S950 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S950 Portrait photography factors
Sony W510 Portrait photography factors
26
manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony S950 Street photography highlights
Sony W510 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony S950 Sports photography advice
Sony W510 Sports photography advice
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony S950
Travel photography with Sony W510
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony S950
Landscape photography with Sony W510
31
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
32
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S950 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W510 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
29
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Sony S950 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S950 and Sony W510
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-02-17 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-132mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lb) 119 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
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 One One
Retail price $130 $99