Sony A500 vs Sony S930

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The complete galleries are available at Sony A500 Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.