Sony NEX-5T vs Sony S930
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Launched August 2013
- Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 320 x 240 video
- 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
- 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
- Launched January 2009
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony S930 Overview
The following is a extended comparison of the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony S930, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the NEX-5T (16MP) and S930 (10MP) and the NEX-5T (APS-C) and S930 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NEX-5T was manufactured 4 years after the S930 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the NEX-5T matches up versus the S930 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony S930 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5T & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5T Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony S930
NEX-5T | S930 | |||
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Launched | August 2013 | January 2009 | Newer by 57 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 112k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony NEX-5T
S930 | NEX-5T |
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Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony S930
NEX-5T | S930 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing |
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5T offers outside measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony S930 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the NEX-5T compared to the S930.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5T and S930 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5T and S930.
Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-5T featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony NEX-5T will resolve greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer NEX-5T will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony S930 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5T | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-08-27 | 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 area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 99 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.9-5.4 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.4 inches |
Resolution of display | 922k dots | 112k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 1/8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (ISO100) | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 320x240 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 276 gr (0.61 pounds) | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 78 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1015 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NPFW50 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $400 | $219 |