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Sony A700 vs Sony S930

Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony A700 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Launched December 2007
  • Superseded the Konica Minolta 7D
  • Later Model is Sony A77
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 A700 vs Sony S930 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Sony A700 vs Sony S930, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. The image resolution of the A700 (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is very close but the A700 (APS-C) and S930 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The A700 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the S930 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A700 grades versus the S930 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Sony S930

 A700 S930 
Display sizing3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution920k112kSharper display (+808k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony A700

 S930 A700 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009December 2007More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Sony A700 and Sony S930

 A700 S930 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Sony A700 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A700 enjoys outer dimensions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the A700 compared to the S930.

Sony A700 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A700 and S930 is 58 and 94 respectively.

Sony A700 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Sony A700 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A700 and S930.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A700 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony A700 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged A700 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony A700 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Sony A700 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A700 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A700 Portrait photography features
Sony S930 Portrait photography features
54
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (12MP)
26
has manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A700 Street photography features
Sony S930 Street photography features
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A700 Sports photography details
Sony S930 Sports photography details
56
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A700 Travel photography info
Sony S930 Travel photography info
49
environment proofing
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A700 Landscape photography features
Sony S930 Landscape photography features
62
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
31
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
no manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A700 Vlogging details
Sony S930 Vlogging details
9
can't shoot video
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (320 x 240 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Sony A700 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A700 and Sony S930
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2007-12-19 2009-01-08
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4272 x 2848 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 38-108mm (2.8x)
Highest aperture - f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.4 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1/8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
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 file format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 768g (1.69 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 581 not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-FM500H 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots 2 1
Cost at launch $1,000 $219