Sony S950 vs Sony WX30
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Sony S950 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed July 2011
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Below, we are reviewing the Sony S950 and Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the S950 (10MP) and WX30 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S950 was manufactured 3 years prior to the WX30 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S950 grades vs the WX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The entire galleries are provided at Sony S950 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Sony WX30
| S950 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony S950
| WX30 | S950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2011 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 29 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony S950 and Sony WX30
| S950 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Sony S950 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Sony S950 provides 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 WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony S950 and Sony WX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S950 compared to the WX30.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S950 and WX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Sony S950 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S950 and WX30.
To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX30 to show more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older S950 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sony S950 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-02-17 | 2011-07-25 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.2 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 2s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 167 gr (0.37 lb) | 117 gr (0.26 lb) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 life | - | 250 pictures |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $130 | $259 |