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Sony S950 vs Sony WX10

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Sony S950 vs Sony WX10 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 WX10
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Sony WX10

 S950 WX10 

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony S950

 WX10 S950 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 22 months
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony S950 and Sony WX10

 S950 WX10 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony S950 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S950 and WX10 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Sony S950 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony S950 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Sony S950 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S950 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S950 Portrait photography details
Sony WX10 Portrait photography details
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony S950 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony S950
Sports photography with Sony WX10
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony S950 Travel photography advice
Sony WX10 Travel photography advice
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S950 Landscape photography features
Sony WX10 Landscape photography features
31
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S950 Vlogging advice
Sony WX10 Vlogging advice
9
no video
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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Sony S950 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S950 and Sony WX10
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
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