Sony S950 vs Sony W510
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Sony S950 vs Sony W510 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
- Revealed February 2009
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Sony S950 vs Sony W510 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The entire galleries are provided at Sony S950 Gallery & Sony W510 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Sony W510
S950 | W510 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony S950
W510 | S950 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | February 2009 | Fresher by 22 months |
Common features in the Sony S950 and Sony W510
S950 | W510 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S950 and W510 is 94 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Sony S950 vs Sony W510 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | |
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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 |