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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony S930

Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Sony NEX-5T
(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
Sony S930
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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

 NEX-5T S930 
LaunchedAugust 2013January 2009Newer by 57 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution922k112kCrisper 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 

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

 NEX-5T S930 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony S930 size comparison

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

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

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.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography information
Sony S930 Portrait photography information
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
26
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony NEX-5T
Street photography with Sony S930
80
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Sports photography info
Sony S930 Sports photography info
69
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
24
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Travel photography info
Sony S930 Travel photography info
77
boasts focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse mode
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5T as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S930 as a Landscape photography camera
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
31
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
no manual control
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony NEX-5T
Vlogging with Sony S930
73
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5T and Sony S930
 Sony Alpha NEX-5TSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
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