Sony A900 vs Sony S930

In this article, we will be comparing the Sony A900 vs Sony S930, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the A900 (25MP) and S930 (10MP) and the A900 (Full frame) and S930 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The A900 was announced 2 months prior to the S930 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A900 grades against the S930 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A900 Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony A900 has got outer dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the A900 against the S930.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A900 and S930 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A900 and S930.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A900 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony A900 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 15MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively.