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Sony S950 vs Sony A99

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Sony S950 vs Sony A99 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
  • Announced February 2009
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Released December 2012
  • Superseded the Sony A900
  • Renewed by Sony A99 II
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Sony S950 vs Sony A99 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Sony S950 and Sony A99, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are built by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the S950 (10MP) and A99 (24MP) and the S950 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The S950 was brought out 4 years before the A99 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony S950 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S950 scores against the A99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Sony A99

 S950 A99 

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Sony S950

 A99 S950 
ReleasedDecember 2012February 2009Fresher by 46 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony S950 and Sony A99

 S950 A99 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Sony S950 vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony S950 offers exterior 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 A99 has proportions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S950 vs the A99.

Sony S950 vs Sony A99 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S950 and A99 is 94 and 57 respectively.

Sony S950 vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

Sony S950 vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The graphic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S950 and A99.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S950 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A99 will provide greater detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older S950 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sony S950 vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Sony S950 vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S950 vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S950 Portrait photography details
Sony A99 Portrait photography details
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
81
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony S950 Street photography information
Sony A99 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
75
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony S950 Sports photography details
Sony A99 Sports photography details
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
bad battery power (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony S950 Travel photography features
Sony A99 Travel photography features
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
environment proof
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse function
bad battery power (500 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S950 Landscape photography advice
Sony A99 Landscape photography advice
31
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
74
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
bad battery power (500 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony S950
Vlogging with Sony A99
9
lack of video recording
76
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
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Sony S950 vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S950 and Sony A99
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950Sony SLT-A99
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 Sony SLT-A99
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2009-02-17 2012-12-12
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 19
Cross focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 33-132mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.2 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lbs) 812 gr (1.79 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 89
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1555
Other
Battery life - 500 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Storage slots Single 2
Price at launch $130 $1,998