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Sony A6600 vs Sony S930

Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80
Sony Alpha a6600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony A6600 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Launched August 2019
  • Later Model is Sony A6700
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
  • Released January 2009
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Sony A6600 vs Sony S930 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Sony A6600 and Sony S930, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the A6600 (24MP) and S930 (10MP) and the A6600 (APS-C) and S930 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The A6600 was manufactured 10 years later than the S930 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A6600 grades versus the S930 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Sony S930

 A6600 S930 
ReleasedAugust 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 A6600

 S930 A6600 

Common features in the Sony A6600 and Sony S930

 A6600 S930 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Sony A6600 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony A6600 offers outside measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 503 grams (1.11 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).

Check the Sony A6600 and Sony S930 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the A6600 compared to the S930.

Sony A6600 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A6600 and S930 is 77 and 94 respectively.

Sony A6600 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6600 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A6600 and S930.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A6600 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony A6600 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent A6600 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Sony A6600 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Sony A6600 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6600 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6600 Portrait photography info
Sony S930 Portrait photography info
82
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
26
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A6600 as a Street photography camera
Sony S930 as a Street photography camera
84
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes touch to focus
environment proof
very good high ISO (32,000)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6600 Sports photography details
Sony S930 Sports photography details
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery pack (810 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A6600
Travel photography with Sony S930
84
good battery pack (810 shots)
environment proof
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
good resolution (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6600 Landscape photography features
Sony S930 Landscape photography features
85
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW files
environment proof
good battery pack (810 CIPA)
31
manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.4")
no manual control
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A6600
Vlogging with Sony S930
84
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (320 x 240 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Sony A6600 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6600 and Sony S930
 Sony Alpha a6600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha a6600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2019-08-28 2009-01-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 32000 3200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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
Amount of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.4 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 1/8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 320x240
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 503 grams (1.11 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1497 not tested
Other
Battery life 810 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FZ1000 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
Cost at launch $1,198 $219