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Sony S950 vs Sony W560

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Sony S950 vs Sony W560 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
  • Released February 2009
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Sony S950 vs Sony W560 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Sony S950 versus Sony W560, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the S950 (10MP) and W560 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S950 was announced 22 months before the W560 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony S950 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the S950 scores vs the W560 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Sony W560

 S950 W560 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony S950

 W560 S950 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 22 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony S950 and Sony W560

 S950 W560 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Sony S950 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony S950 comes with exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony W560 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the S950 vs the W560.

Sony S950 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S950 and W560 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony S950 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Sony S950 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S950 and W560.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W560 to resolve more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged S950 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sony S950 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Sony S950 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S950 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S950 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W560 Portrait photography highlights
26
manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony S950 as a Street photography camera
Sony W560 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony S950
Sports photography with Sony W560
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony S950 Travel photography features
Sony W560 Travel photography features
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S950 Landscape photography info
Sony W560 Landscape photography info
31
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
42
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S950 Vlogging highlights
Sony W560 Vlogging highlights
9
can't record video
29
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Sony S950 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S950 and Sony W560
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
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) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lbs) 110 grams (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $130 $139