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Canon SX600 HS vs Sony S930

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SX600 HS vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(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
Sony S930
(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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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Sony S930

 SX600 HS S930 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2009More modern by 61 months
Display size3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution461k112kClearer display (+349k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Canon SX600 HS

 S930 SX600 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Sony S930

 SX600 HS S930 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography information
Sony S930 Portrait photography information
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Street photography camera
Sony S930 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (188 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Sports photography highlights
Sony S930 Sports photography highlights
41
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX600 HS
Travel photography with Sony S930
70
lighter than average (188g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S930 as a Landscape photography camera
48
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
31
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging info
Sony S930 Vlogging info
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1280 pixels)
lighter than average (188g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (320 x 240 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Canon SX600 HS vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Sony S930
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
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