Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 vs Samsung ST95

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950

      Samsung ST95
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 and the Samsung ST95, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 was introduced in February 2009 and Samsung ST95 was introduced in January 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 Highlights

      • 10 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Samsung ST95 Highlights

      • 16.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
      4. Advantage of Samsung ST95
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 and Samsung ST95.

      PROS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950

      Samsung ST95

      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   Built-in Flash

      CONS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950

      Samsung ST95

      •   No Video Capture
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950

      Samsung ST95

      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950

      Sony S950
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 over Samsung ST95.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 vs Samsung ST95
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Image Stabilization vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono

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      Sony S930
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Sony S2100
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony S980
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony S2000
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Nikon Z f
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      Full Frame

      24.4 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Advantage of Samsung ST95

      Samsung ST95
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung ST95 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 vs Samsung ST95
      Video Capture vs
      Higher Sensor Resolution 10 Megapixel vs 16.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 4608 x 3456
      Larger Screen 2.70" vs 3.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 460k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 2 sec vs 8 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1600 sec vs 1/2000 sec

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Samsung ST95.

      Samsung ST93
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Samsung ST600
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung ST150F
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Samsung ST6500
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      1/2.33-inch

      16 MP

      Samsung ST100
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung ST65
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung ST80
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung ST30
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      1/3-inch

      10 MP

      Samsung ST700
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Samsung ST90
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Kodak Z950
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 Samsung ST95
        Built-in Flash
      WEAKNESSES Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 Samsung ST95
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot460k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1600 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution and Samsung ST95 has a 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 features a 10 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200. Samsung ST95 features a 16.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.16 x 4.62 mm and a total area of 21.3 mm2. Its native ISO range is [].

      Photography Features

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Samsung ST95 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution.

      Image Stabilization on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 comes with NP-BK1 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 has a single Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo card slot. Samsung ST95 has a single card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950, and up to 1/2000 sec on Samsung ST95. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 can shoot continuously up to 1.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.50 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950..

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 body has dimensions of 93 x 56 x 24 mm (3.66 x 2.2 x 0.94") and Samsung ST95 body has dimensions of 92 x 53 x 17 mm (3.62 x 2.09 x 0.67"). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 weighs 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz) and Samsung ST95 weighs [].

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950

      Samsung ST95

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      56 mm

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      92 mm

      53 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 and Samsung ST95

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 and Samsung ST95 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950

      Samsung ST95

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950

      Samsung ST95

      POOR
      54
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      43
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950

      Samsung ST95

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950

      Samsung ST95

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950

      Samsung ST95

      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Travel Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950

      Samsung ST95

      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)
      BAD
      20
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 and Samsung ST95 and give them scores of 47 and 34 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950

      Samsung ST95

      OVERALL
      47
      OVERALL
      34

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950

      Samsung ST95

      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel

      Photo

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950

      Samsung ST95

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      33
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950

      Samsung ST95

      BAD
      0
      •   Image Stabilization
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950

      Samsung ST95

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      BAD
      0
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950

      Samsung ST95

      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950

      Samsung ST95

      POOR
      46
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      48
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950

      Samsung ST95

      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      BAD
      29
      •   No Environmental Sealing


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