Pentax RZ10 vs Sony S930

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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.