Sony A6100 vs Sony S930
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Sony A6100 vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
- Introduced August 2019
(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
- Introduced January 2009
Sony A6100 vs Sony S930 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Sony A6100 and Sony S930, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the A6100 (24MP) and S930 (10MP) and the A6100 (APS-C) and S930 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A6100 was brought out 10 years later than the S930 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the A6100 matches up versus the S930 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A6100 vs Sony S930 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a6100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The entire galleries are available at Sony A6100 Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Sony S930
A6100 | S930 | |||
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Introduced | August 2019 | January 2009 | More recent by 130 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 112k | Sharper display (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony A6100
S930 | A6100 |
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Common features in the Sony A6100 and Sony S930
A6100 | S930 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing |
Sony A6100 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A6100 features outer measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Sony A6100 and Sony S930 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the A6100 versus the S930.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A6100 and S930 is 81 and 94 respectively.
Sony A6100 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A6100 and S930.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A6100 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A6100 will resolve greater detail having its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher A6100 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony A6100 vs Sony S930 Specifications
Sony Alpha a6100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha a6100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2019-08-28 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz X | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 32000 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.9-5.4 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.4 inch |
Screen resolution | 922k dots | 112k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 1/8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 320x240 |
Video format | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 396 grams (0.87 lb) | 167 grams (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-FW50 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $748 | $219 |