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Sony A7R III vs Sony S930

Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Sony Alpha A7R III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony A7R III vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Revealed October 2017
  • Replaced the Sony A7R II
  • Successor is Sony A7R IV
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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Sony A7R III vs Sony S930 Overview

Let's look closer at the Sony A7R III versus Sony S930, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the A7R III (42MP) and S930 (10MP) and the A7R III (Full frame) and S930 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The A7R III was announced 8 years after the S930 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A7R III matches up vs the S930 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Sony S930

 A7R III S930 
ReleasedOctober 2017January 2009Newer by 108 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1440k112kClearer screen (+1328k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony A7R III

 S930 A7R III 

Common features in the Sony A7R III and Sony S930

 A7R III S930 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sony A7R III vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A7R III features physical measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the A7R III vs the S930.

Sony A7R III vs Sony S930 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A7R III and S930 is 63 and 94 respectively.

Sony A7R III vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R III and S930.

As you can see, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A7R III with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony A7R III will give extra detail with its extra 32MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher A7R III should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Sony A7R III vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R III vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R III Portrait photography information
Sony S930 Portrait photography information
86
manual focus
MP count amazing (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
26
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R III Street photography information
Sony S930 Street photography information
79
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (32,000)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R III Sports photography factors
Sony S930 Sports photography factors
89
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (650 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R III Travel photography advice
Sony S930 Travel photography advice
74
better than average battery pack (650 per charge)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
MP count amazing (42 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R III as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S930 as a Landscape photography camera
87
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery pack (650 per charge)
two card slots
31
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.4 inch)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A7R III
Vlogging with Sony S930
37
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (320 x 240 resolution)
no mic socket
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Sony A7R III vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R III and Sony S930
 Sony Alpha A7R IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7R III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2017-10-25 2009-01-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 42 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 7952 x 5304 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 32000 3200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.4"
Display resolution 1,440 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,686 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 1/8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 320x240
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 657 grams (1.45 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3523 not tested
Other
Battery life 650 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FZ100 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots Two 1
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