Sony S950 vs Sony ZV-1

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 and Sony ZV-1. The whole galleries are provided at Sony S950 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

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.

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.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S950 and ZV-1 is 94 and 88 respectively.

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.