Sony S950 vs Sony WX10
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Sony S950 vs Sony WX10 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
- Released February 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2011
Sony S950 vs Sony WX10 Overview
Here is a in-depth overview of the Sony S950 vs Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the S950 (10MP) and WX10 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S950 was introduced 22 months before the WX10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the S950 grades vs the WX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony S950 vs Sony WX10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony S950 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Sony WX10
S950 | WX10 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony S950
WX10 | S950 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | February 2009 | Fresher by 22 months | |
Display sizing | 2.8" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Sony S950 and Sony WX10
S950 | WX10 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Sony S950 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony S950 has 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) and the Sony WX10 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Sony S950 vs Sony WX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S950 and the WX10.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S950 and WX10 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Sony S950 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The visual here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S950 and WX10.
All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX10 to result in greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older S950 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Sony S950 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-02-17 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.2 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.8 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 2 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 7.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
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 | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 167 gr (0.37 lb) | 161 gr (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
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 model | - | NP-BG1 |
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 |
Retail cost | $130 | $200 |