Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony S930
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Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony S930 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The entire galleries are available at Canon N Facebook ready Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N Facebook ready over the Sony S930
N Facebook ready | S930 | |||
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Released | August 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 57 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.4") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 112k | Crisper 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 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Canon N Facebook ready and Sony S930
N Facebook ready | S930 |
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony S930 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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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 |