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Sony A9 II vs Sony S930

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
93
Overall
82
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony A9 II vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Announced October 2019
  • Older Model is Sony A9
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Sony A9 II vs Sony S930 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Sony A9 II versus Sony S930, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the A9 II (24MP) and S930 (10MP) and the A9 II (Full frame) and S930 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The A9 II was unveiled 10 years after the S930 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A9 II grades vs the S930 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Sony S930

 A9 II S930 
IntroducedOctober 2019January 2009Newer by 131 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1440k112kClearer display (+1328k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony A9 II

 S930 A9 II 

Common features in the Sony A9 II and Sony S930

 A9 II S930 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Sony A9 II vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony A9 II provides outside dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A9 II versus Sony S930 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the A9 II and the S930.

Sony A9 II vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A9 II and S930 is 62 and 94 respectively.

Sony A9 II vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Sony A9 II vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A9 II and S930.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A9 II with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony A9 II will result in greater detail having an extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more recent A9 II provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A9 II vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Sony A9 II vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A9 II vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A9 II Portrait photography highlights
Sony S930 Portrait photography highlights
85
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
26
focusing manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A9 II
Street photography with Sony S930
78
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A9 II Sports photography details
Sony S930 Sports photography details
88
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery life (690 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A9 II Travel photography features
Sony S930 Travel photography features
73
good battery life (690 shots)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A9 II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S930 as a Landscape photography camera
86
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
good battery life (690 per charge)
has dual storage slots
31
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Sony A9 II Vlogging factors
Sony S930 Vlogging factors
36
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (320 x 240 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Sony A9 II vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A9 II and Sony S930
 Sony Alpha A9 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A9 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-10-03 2009-01-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 693 9
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 38-108mm (2.8x)
Highest aperture - f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.4 inches
Screen resolution 1,440 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,686 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 1/8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 678 gr (1.49 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 690 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FZ100 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots Two 1
Launch price $4,498 $219