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Sony A7R IV vs Sony S930

Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony A7R IV vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Replaced the Sony A7R III
  • Renewed by Sony A7R V
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
  • Launched January 2009
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony S930 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Sony A7R IV versus Sony S930, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and S930 (10MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and S930 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The A7R IV was brought out 10 years after the S930 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A7R IV matches up versus the S930 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Sony S930

 A7R IV S930 
LaunchedJuly 2019January 2009Newer by 129 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"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 IV

 S930 A7R IV 

Common features in the Sony A7R IV and Sony S930

 A7R IV S930 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony A7R IV vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7R IV offers outside measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the A7R IV compared to the S930.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony S930 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7R IV and S930 is 62 and 94 respectively.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R IV and S930.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A7R IV featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony A7R IV will deliver more detail having its extra 51 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer A7R IV should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A7R IV vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R IV vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R IV vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R IV Portrait photography information
Sony S930 Portrait photography information
88
has manual focus
fantastic resolution (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R IV Street photography information
Sony S930 Street photography information
79
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (32,000)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R IV Sports photography details
Sony S930 Sports photography details
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery pack (670 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A7R IV
Travel photography with Sony S930
74
great battery pack (670 CIPA)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
fantastic resolution (61MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R IV Landscape photography details
Sony S930 Landscape photography details
88
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery pack (670 CIPA)
has double storage slots
31
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4 inch)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R IV Vlogging info
Sony S930 Vlogging info
37
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly display
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (320 x 240 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R IV and Sony S930
 Sony Alpha A7R IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7R IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2019-07-16 2009-01-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 852.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 61MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 9504 x 6336 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 32000 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 567 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 38-108mm (2.8x)
Max aperture - f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of screen 1,440k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 1/8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 320x240
Video data format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 665 grams (1.47 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 99 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 3344 not tested
Other
Battery life 670 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FZ100 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots Dual 1
Price at release $3,498 $219