Canon SX1 IS vs Sony S930

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX1 IS and Sony S930, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the S930 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was manufactured 3 months later than the S930 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX1 IS matches up vs the S930 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX1 IS features external measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX1 IS and Sony S930 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX1 IS against the S930.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and S930 is 64 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and S930.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you should always take the production date of the cameras into account.