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Sony S950 vs Sony W610

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Sony S950 vs Sony W610 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
  • Launched February 2009
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Sony S950 vs Sony W610 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Sony S950 versus Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are sold by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the S950 (10MP) and W610 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S950 was announced 3 years earlier than the W610 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the S950 matches up against the W610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Sony W610

 S950 W610 
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony S950

 W610 S950 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 35 months

Common features in the Sony S950 and Sony W610

 S950 W610 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Sony S950 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Sony S950 enjoys external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Sony S950 versus Sony W610 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S950 and the W610.

Sony S950 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S950 and W610 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Sony S950 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Sony S950 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S950 and W610.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony W610 to resolve greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older S950 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony S950 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Sony S950 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S950 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony S950
Portrait photography with Sony W610
26
focusing manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony S950 Street photography features
Sony W610 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
lighter than competition (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony S950 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W610 as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony S950 Travel photography highlights
Sony W610 Travel photography highlights
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (113 grams)
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S950 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W610 as a Landscape photography camera
31
focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
33
quite wide (26mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony S950
Vlogging with Sony W610
9
can't record video
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Sony S950 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S950 and Sony W610
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-17 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-132mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 lbs) 113g (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $130 $200