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Sony S950 vs Sony WX50

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Sony S950 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Released February 2009
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Sony S950 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Sony S950 vs Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both built by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the S950 (10MP) and WX50 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S950 was revealed 3 years earlier than the WX50 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S950 matches up versus the WX50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Sony WX50

 S950 WX50 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony S950

 WX50 S950 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2009More modern by 35 months
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sony S950 and Sony WX50

 S950 WX50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Sony S950 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony S950 offers outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the S950 compared to the WX50.

Sony S950 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S950 and WX50 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony S950 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Sony S950 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The image here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S950 and WX50.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX50 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged S950 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony S950 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Sony S950 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S950 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S950 Portrait photography features
Sony WX50 Portrait photography features
26
focusing manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony S950
Street photography with Sony WX50
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony S950 Sports photography info
Sony WX50 Sports photography info
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony S950 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX50 Travel photography highlights
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average in class (117g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S950 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX50 Landscape photography factors
31
focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
38
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S950 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX50 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
35
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Sony S950 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S950 and Sony WX50
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-17 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-132mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
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 - 240 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage 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
Price at release $130 $250