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Sony A99 II vs Sony S930

Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83
Sony Alpha A99 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony A99 II vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Sony A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Older Model is Sony A99
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
  • Announced January 2009
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Sony A99 II vs Sony S930 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Sony A99 II vs Sony S930, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the A99 II (42MP) and S930 (10MP) and the A99 II (Full frame) and S930 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The A99 II was announced 7 years later than the S930 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A99 II scores versus the S930 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Sony S930

 A99 II S930 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016January 2009Fresher by 94 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1229k112kSharper display (+1117k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony A99 II

 S930 A99 II 

Common features in the Sony A99 II and Sony S930

 A99 II S930 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Sony A99 II vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A99 II features outside measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the A99 II against the S930.

Sony A99 II vs Sony S930 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A99 II and S930 is 57 and 94 respectively.

Sony A99 II vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Sony A99 II vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A99 II and S930.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A99 II using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony A99 II will produce extra detail with its extra 32MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent A99 II is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Sony A99 II vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Sony A99 II vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A99 II vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A99 II Portrait photography advice
Sony S930 Portrait photography advice
86
you can focus manually
megapixel count amazing (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
26
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A99 II as a Street photography camera
Sony S930 as a Street photography camera
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A99 II Sports photography factors
Sony S930 Sports photography factors
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
not so great battery pack (490 CIPA)
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A99 II Travel photography details
Sony S930 Travel photography details
70
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count amazing (42MP)
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (490 shots)
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A99 II
Landscape photography with Sony S930
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
not so great battery pack (490 CIPA)
31
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A99 II as a Vlogging camera
Sony S930 as a Vlogging camera
78
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (320 x 240 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Sony A99 II vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A99 II and Sony S930
 Sony Alpha A99 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A99 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-09-19 2009-01-08
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 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 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 399 9
Cross type focus points 79 -
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.4 inches
Screen resolution 1,229 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 1/8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 320x240
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 849 grams (1.87 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 92 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2317 not tested
Other
Battery life 490 shots -
Form of battery NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots Dual One
Launch price $3,198 $219