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Pentax X-5 vs Sony S930

Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Pentax X-5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Pentax X-5 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Pentax X-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
  • Introduced August 2012
Sony S930
(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
  • Released January 2009
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Pentax X-5 vs Sony S930 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Pentax X-5 and Sony S930, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was brought out 3 years later than the S930 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the X-5 grades vs the S930 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Sony S930

 X-5 S930 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2009Fresher by 45 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution460k112kSharper screen (+348k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Pentax X-5

 S930 X-5 

Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Sony S930

 X-5 S930 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Pentax X-5 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax X-5 provides exterior measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the X-5 vs the S930.

Pentax X-5 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the X-5 and S930 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Pentax X-5 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the X-5 and S930.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Pentax X-5 to give you extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger X-5 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax X-5 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X-5 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X-5 Portrait photography info
Sony S930 Portrait photography info
43
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax X-5 as a Street photography camera
Sony S930 as a Street photography camera
50
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average in class (595 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X-5 Sports photography highlights
Sony S930 Sports photography highlights
52
excellent zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X-5 Travel photography advice
Sony S930 Travel photography advice
53
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (22mm)
great zoom (580mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (595 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X-5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S930 as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
31
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X-5 Vlogging factors
Sony S930 Vlogging factors
26
fairly wide (22mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
heavier than average in class (595 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (320 x 240 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Pentax X-5 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X-5 and Sony S930
 Pentax X-5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model Pentax X-5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-22 2009-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
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 22-580mm (26.4x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.4"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 230 thousand dots -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1/8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.10 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 595g (1.31 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 330 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model 4 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $230 $219