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Sony A6100 vs Sony S930

Portability
81
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Sony Alpha a6100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony A6100 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Sony A6100
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Sony S930

 A6100 S930 
IntroducedAugust 2019January 2009More recent by 130 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution922k112kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony A6100

 S930 A6100 

Common features in the Sony A6100 and Sony S930

 A6100 S930 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A6100 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A6100 and S930 is 81 and 94 respectively.

Sony A6100 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony A6100 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Sony A6100 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6100 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
82
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
26
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A6100 as a Street photography camera
Sony S930 as a Street photography camera
79
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
great ISO range (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6100 Sports photography information
Sony S930 Sports photography information
75
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S930 as a Travel photography camera
86
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6100 Landscape photography features
Sony S930 Landscape photography features
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
31
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4")
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6100 Vlogging advice
Sony S930 Vlogging advice
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic support
lack of image stabilization
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (320 x 240 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Sony A6100 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6100 and Sony S930
 Sony Alpha a6100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
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