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Sony HX1 vs Sony S930

Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony HX1 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Sony HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Revealed April 2009
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
Photography Glossary

Sony HX1 vs Sony S930 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Sony HX1 versus Sony S930, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. The resolution of the HX1 (9MP) and the S930 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the HX1 (1/2.4") and S930 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The HX1 was released 4 months later than the S930 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the HX1 matches up against the S930 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Sony S930

 HX1 S930 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony HX1

 S930 HX1 

Common features in the Sony HX1 and Sony S930

 HX1 S930 
IntroducedApril 2009January 2009Similar generation
Focus manually More precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Sony HX1 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX1 comes with external measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the HX1 versus the S930.

Sony HX1 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HX1 and S930 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Sony HX1 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX1 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HX1 and S930.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HX1 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony S930 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Sony HX1 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Sony HX1 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX1 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX1
Portrait photography with Sony S930
27
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
26
manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX1 Street photography features
Sony S930 Street photography features
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (544g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX1
Sports photography with Sony S930
36
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX1 Travel photography details
Sony S930 Travel photography details
48
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (544 grams)
low megapixels (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX1 Landscape photography advice
Sony S930 Landscape photography advice
39
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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 inches)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S930 as a Vlogging camera
22
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1440 x 1080 pixels)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition in class (544g)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Sony HX1 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX1 and Sony S930
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-04-22 2009-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.4" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.104 x 4.578mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.4 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
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
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.20 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1440x1080 320x240
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 544 gr (1.20 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-FH50 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $47,999 $219