Canon SX600 HS vs Sony S930
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![Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX600-HS/Canon-SX600-HS-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S930/Sony-S930-front.jpg)
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Canon SX600 HS vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1280 video
- 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
- 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2014
- Replacement is Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 320 x 240 video
- 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
- 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2009
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Canon SX600 HS vs Sony S930 Overview
Following is a complete overview of the Canon SX600 HS and Sony S930, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The SX600 HS was unveiled 5 years after the S930 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX600 HS grades vs the S930 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon SX600 HS vs Sony S930 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Sony S930
SX600 HS | S930 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 61 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 112k | Clearer display (+349k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Canon SX600 HS
S930 | SX600 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Sony S930
SX600 HS | S930 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Canon SX600 HS vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX600 HS offers outer dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX600 HS and Sony S930 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX600 HS versus the S930.
![Canon SX600 HS vs Sony S930 size comparison Canon SX600 HS vs Sony S930 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX600-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S930-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and S930 is 93 and 94 respectively.
![Canon SX600 HS vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison Canon SX600 HS vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX600-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S930-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX600 HS vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX600 HS and S930.
Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX600 HS to provide greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX600 HS should have an advantage in sensor technology.
![Canon SX600 HS vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison Canon SX600 HS vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX600-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S930-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX600 HS vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX600 HS vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX600 HS vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX600-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S930-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon SX600 HS vs Sony S930 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-01-06 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | f/2.9-5.4 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.4" |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 112 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | PureColor II G (TFT) | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 1/8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1280 | 320x240 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 188 gr (0.41 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $249 | $219 |