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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony S930

Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Released March 2013
  • Later Model is Sony A6000
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony S930 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Sony NEX-6 versus Sony S930, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the NEX-6 (16MP) and S930 (10MP) and the NEX-6 (APS-C) and S930 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-6 was introduced 4 years after the S930 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the NEX-6 grades versus the S930 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Sony S930

 NEX-6 S930 
RevealedMarch 2013January 2009More modern by 52 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution921k112kSharper display (+809k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony NEX-6

 S930 NEX-6 

Common features in the Sony NEX-6 and Sony S930

 NEX-6 S930 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-6 features physical measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Sony S930 has measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Sony NEX-6 versus Sony S930 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the NEX-6 and the S930.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-6 and S930 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-6 and S930.

All in all, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NEX-6 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony NEX-6 will result in greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent NEX-6 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-6 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
26
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Street photography highlights
Sony S930 Street photography highlights
78
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (345g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Sports photography features
Sony S930 Sports photography features
66
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-6 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S930 as a Travel photography camera
75
lighter than average in class (345g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony NEX-6
Landscape photography with Sony S930
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
31
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.4")
no manual control
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Vlogging details
Sony S930 Vlogging details
32
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (345g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (320 x 240 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-6 and Sony S930
 Sony Alpha NEX-6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-03-25 2009-01-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 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
Highest Possible resolution 4912 x 3264 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.4 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1/8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 345 gr (0.76 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1018 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NPFW50 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $365 $219