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Sony S950 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
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Sony S950 vs Sony ZV-1 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 ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Announced May 2020
  • Renewed by Sony ZV-1 II
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Sony S950 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Sony S950 and Sony ZV-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the S950 (10MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the S950 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The S950 was introduced 12 years before the ZV-1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony S950 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the S950 matches up vs the ZV-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony S950

		

		

			
 ZV-1 S950 
AnnouncedMay 2020February 2009More recent by 137 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony S950 and Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 S950 ZV-1 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focus
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony S950 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony S950 offers exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony S950 and Sony ZV-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the S950 compared to the ZV-1.
Sony S950 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S950 and ZV-1 is 94 and 88 respectively.
Sony S950 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony S950 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S950 and ZV-1.
As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S950 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony ZV-1 will produce greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older S950 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Sony S950 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony S950 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony S950 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Sony S950 Portrait photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography highlights
26
 focusing manually
 no manual mode
 can't use external flash
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
73
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 decent sensor size (1")
 has face detection focusing
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Sony S950 Street photography info
Sony ZV-1 Street photography info
56
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
85
 screen articulates fully
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor size (1")
 exports RAW formats
 provides touch focus
 lighter than competition (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sony S950 Sports photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography factors
24
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
71
 quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 high fps (24.0 frames per second)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 decent sensor size (1")
 has tracking autofocus
 comes with phase detect AF
 terrible battery power (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison
 Sony S950 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Travel photography camera
50
 flash built-in
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
81
 lighter than competition (294g)
 has bluetooth
 provides touch focus
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 screen is selfie friendly
 decently wide (24mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 terrible battery power (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
 Sony S950 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Landscape photography camera
31
 focusing manually
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual mode
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse mode
70
 has manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (1")
 exports RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 terrible battery power (260 shots)
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Sony S950
Vlogging with Sony ZV-1
9
 no video recording
86
 decently wide (24mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focusing
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does have external microphone support
 lighter than competition (294 grams)
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Sony S950 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S950 and Sony ZV-1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950Sony ZV-1
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 Sony ZV-1
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-17 2020-05-27
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images    
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
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    
Total focus points 9 315
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-132mm (4.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 167g (0.37 lb) 294g (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 260 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $130 $750