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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony S930

Portability
89
Imaging
56
Features
69
Overall
61
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Launched October 2011
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-5
  • Newer Model is Sony NEX-5R
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
  • Released January 2009
Photography Glossary

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony S930 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Sony NEX-5N and Sony S930, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the NEX-5N (16MP) and S930 (10MP) and the NEX-5N (APS-C) and S930 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-5N was introduced 2 years later than the S930 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the NEX-5N scores versus the S930 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Sony S930

 NEX-5N S930 
ReleasedOctober 2011January 2009Fresher by 34 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution920k112kCrisper display (+808k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony NEX-5N

 S930 NEX-5N 

Common features in the Sony NEX-5N and Sony S930

 NEX-5N S930 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-5N features external measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Sony NEX-5N and Sony S930 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the NEX-5N and the S930.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony S930 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5N and S930 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5N and S930.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NEX-5N having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony NEX-5N will produce extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer NEX-5N should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5N vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5N as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
73
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5N as a Street photography camera
Sony S930 as a Street photography camera
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Sports photography factors
Sony S930 Sports photography factors
58
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery life (460 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5N Travel photography factors
Sony S930 Travel photography factors
70
good battery life (460 CIPA)
boasts touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5N
Landscape photography with Sony S930
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (460 shots)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
31
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4 inch)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony NEX-5N
Vlogging with Sony S930
33
touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (320 x 240 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5N and Sony S930
 Sony Alpha NEX-5NSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-5N Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-10-03 2009-01-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4912 x 3264 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.4 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 1/8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video file format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269g (0.59 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 1079 not tested
Other
Battery life 460 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NPFW50 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $550 $219