Sony a5100 vs Sony S930

On this page, we are comparing the Sony a5100 and Sony S930, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the a5100 (24MP) and S930 (10MP) and the a5100 (APS-C) and S930 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The a5100 was introduced 5 years after the S930 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the a5100 matches up versus the S930 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a5100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The whole galleries are available at Sony a5100 Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony a5100 features outer dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while 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).

Contrast the Sony a5100 and Sony S930 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the a5100 versus the S930.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the a5100 and S930 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the a5100 and S930.

To sum up, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The a5100 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony a5100 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent a5100 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.