Pentax RZ10 vs Sony S930
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37 Features
31 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
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Pentax RZ10 vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Revealed July 2011
(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
- Revealed January 2009

Pentax RZ10 vs Sony S930 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Pentax RZ10 versus Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the RZ10 (14MP) and S930 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The RZ10 was manufactured 2 years later than the S930 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the RZ10 scores versus the S930 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Pentax RZ10 vs Sony S930 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio RZ10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax RZ10 Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Sony S930
RZ10 | S930 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 31 months |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Clearer screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Pentax RZ10
S930 | RZ10 |
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Common features in the Pentax RZ10 and Sony S930
RZ10 | S930 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Pentax RZ10 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax RZ10 comes with outside measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Pentax RZ10 versus Sony S930 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the RZ10 against the S930.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the RZ10 and S930 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Pentax RZ10 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the RZ10 and S930.
To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Pentax RZ10 to give more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent RZ10 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax RZ10 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax RZ10 vs Sony S930 Specifications
Pentax Optio RZ10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax Optio RZ10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/2.9-5.4 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.4" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 112k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 1/8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 178 gr (0.39 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 178 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI92 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $200 | $219 |