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Sony A500 vs Sony S930

Portability
63
Imaging
52
Features
52
Overall
52
Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony A500 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Sony A500
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 630g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Successor is Sony A560
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 A500 vs Sony S930 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Sony A500 vs Sony S930, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. The image resolution of the A500 (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is fairly similar but the A500 (APS-C) and S930 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The A500 was launched 8 months after the S930 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the A500 grades against the S930 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A500 over the Sony S930

 A500 S930 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2009Newer by 8 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony A500

 S930 A500 

Common features in the Sony A500 and Sony S930

 A500 S930 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Sony A500 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Sony A500 has got external measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs) and the Sony S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A500 vs Sony S930 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the A500 vs the S930.

Sony A500 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A500 and S930 is 63 and 94 respectively.

Sony A500 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Sony A500 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A500 and S930.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A500 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony A500 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher A500 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A500 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Sony A500 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A500 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
63
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
26
has manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A500
Street photography with Sony S930
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A500
Sports photography with Sony S930
51
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
terrible battery (520 per charge)
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A500 Travel photography info
Sony S930 Travel photography info
43
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery (520 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A500 Landscape photography details
Sony S930 Landscape photography details
60
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
terrible battery (520 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
31
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4 inch)
no manual mode
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S930 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
no mic jack
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Sony A500 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A500 and Sony S930
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-27 2009-01-08
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4272 x 2848 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 38-108mm (2.8x)
Max aperture - f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.4"
Resolution of display 230k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 1/8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 320x240
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 630g (1.39 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 772 not tested
Other
Battery life 520 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FM500H 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $638 $219