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Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony S930

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Canon N Facebook ready
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2013
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Released January 2009
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Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony S930 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Canon N Facebook ready versus Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the N Facebook ready (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The N Facebook ready was manufactured 4 years later than the S930 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the N Facebook ready scores vs the S930 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon N Facebook ready over the Sony S930

 N Facebook ready S930 
ReleasedAugust 2013January 2009More recent by 57 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension2.8"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.4")
Screen resolution461k112kCrisper screen (+349k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Canon N Facebook ready

 S930 N Facebook ready 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon N Facebook ready and Sony S930

 N Facebook ready S930 

Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon N Facebook ready offers outer measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon N Facebook ready versus Sony S930 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the N Facebook ready vs the S930.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony S930 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the N Facebook ready and S930 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the N Facebook ready and S930.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon N Facebook ready to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger N Facebook ready provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
25
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready as a Street photography camera
Sony S930 as a Street photography camera
65
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready as a Sports photography camera
Sony S930 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready as a Travel photography camera
Sony S930 as a Travel photography camera
61
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery power (200 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon N Facebook ready
Landscape photography with Sony S930
36
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
31
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Vlogging features
Sony S930 Vlogging features
72
really wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have external microphone jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (320 x 240 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N Facebook ready and Sony S930
 Canon PowerShot N Facebook readySony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-08-22 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 2248 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
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 28-224mm (8.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inch 2.4 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 1/8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 gr (0.43 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-9L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $299 $219