Pentax P80 vs Sony S930

Lets look more in depth at the Pentax P80 versus Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the P80 (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The P80 was manufactured 7 months after the S930 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the P80 grades against the S930 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio P80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The entire galleries are available at Pentax P80 Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax P80 provides outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony S930 has measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Pentax P80 versus Sony S930 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the P80 versus the S930.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P80 and S930 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P80 and S930.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax P80 to show extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer P80 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.