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Sony S950 vs Sony WX80

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Sony S950 vs Sony WX80 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 WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Sony S950 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Sony S950 versus Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are offered by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the S950 (10MP) and WX80 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S950 was unveiled 4 years prior to the WX80 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S950 grades against the WX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Sony WX80

 S950 WX80 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony S950

 WX80 S950 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 47 months

Common features in the Sony S950 and Sony WX80

 S950 WX80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Sony S950 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony S950 enjoys exterior measurements 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 WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Sony S950 versus Sony WX80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S950 and the WX80.

Sony S950 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S950 and WX80 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony S950 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Sony S950 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S950 and WX80.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony WX80 to give extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older S950 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony S950 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Sony S950 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S950 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S950 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony S950 Street photography details
Sony WX80 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than average (124g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony S950 Sports photography factors
Sony WX80 Sports photography factors
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony S950 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX80 Travel photography highlights
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than average (124g)
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S950 Landscape photography details
Sony WX80 Landscape photography details
31
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
39
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S950 Vlogging details
Sony WX80 Vlogging details
9
can't record video
35
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (124g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
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Sony S950 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S950 and Sony WX80
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-17 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 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
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-132mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 167g (0.37 pounds) 124g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 life - 240 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
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 launch $130 $276