Sony HX200V vs Sony S930

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Sony HX200V vs Sony S930, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the HX200V (18MP) and S930 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX200V was announced 3 years later than the S930 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the HX200V scores vs the S930 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The whole galleries are available at Sony HX200V Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX200V offers exterior measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the HX200V compared to the S930.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HX200V and S930 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX200V and S930.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX200V to deliver greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger HX200V is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.