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Sony A7S II vs Sony S930

Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67
Sony Alpha A7S II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony A7S II vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Launched October 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony A7S
  • Replacement is Sony A7S III
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 A7S II vs Sony S930 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Sony A7S II and Sony S930, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. The resolution of the A7S II (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the A7S II (Full frame) and S930 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The A7S II was introduced 6 years later than the S930 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A7S II grades versus the S930 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Sony S930

 A7S II S930 
LaunchedOctober 2015January 2009More recent by 83 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1229k112kSharper screen (+1117k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony A7S II

 S930 A7S II 

Common features in the Sony A7S II and Sony S930

 A7S II S930 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Sony A7S II vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A7S II provides outer measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Sony S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A7S II and Sony S930 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the A7S II compared to the S930.

Sony A7S II vs Sony S930 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A7S II and S930 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Sony A7S II vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7S II vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A7S II and S930.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A7S II using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony A7S II will give extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger A7S II should have an edge in sensor technology.

Sony A7S II vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Sony A7S II vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7S II vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A7S II
Portrait photography with Sony S930
68
focusing manually
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
26
has manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A7S II Street photography highlights
Sony S930 Street photography highlights
78
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
great high ISO (102,400)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7S II as a Sports photography camera
Sony S930 as a Sports photography camera
58
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (370 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A7S II
Travel photography with Sony S930
49
weather proofing
bad battery life (370 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7S II Landscape photography factors
Sony S930 Landscape photography factors
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (370 per charge)
31
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4")
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7S II as a Vlogging camera
Sony S930 as a Vlogging camera
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (320 x 240 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Sony A7S II vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7S II and Sony S930
 Sony Alpha A7S IISony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7S II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-10-12 2009-01-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4240 x 2832 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 102400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 409600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 169 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 38-108mm (2.8x)
Max aperture - f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.4"
Resolution of display 1,229 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 1/8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 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 no built-in flash Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps]) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 627g (1.38 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 2993 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FW50 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $2,767 $219