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Sony S950 vs Sony W710

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony S950 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Sony S950 vs Sony W710 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Sony S950 vs Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both built by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the S950 (10MP) and W710 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S950 was released 4 years earlier than the W710 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S950 scores against the W710 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Sony W710

 S950 W710 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony S950

 W710 S950 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 47 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony S950 and Sony W710

 S950 W710 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony S950 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony S950 features outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S950 compared to the W710.

Sony S950 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S950 and W710 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony S950 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Sony S950 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S950 and W710.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony W710 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older S950 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony S950 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Sony S950 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S950 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S950 Portrait photography information
Sony W710 Portrait photography information
26
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony S950 Street photography features
Sony W710 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than others (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony S950 Sports photography factors
Sony W710 Sports photography factors
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony S950 Travel photography info
Sony W710 Travel photography info
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than others (114g)
offers touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony S950
Landscape photography with Sony W710
31
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S950 Vlogging advice
Sony W710 Vlogging advice
9
no video
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than others (114g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Sony S950 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S950 and Sony W710
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-17 2013-01-08
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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-132mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 167 grams (0.37 lb) 114 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 pictures
Battery style - 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $130 $90