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Sony HX200V vs Sony S930

Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony HX200V vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Older Model is Sony HX100V
  • Replacement is Sony HX300
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Photography Glossary

Sony HX200V vs Sony S930 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony S930

 HX200V S930 
RevealedMay 2012January 2009Fresher by 41 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution922k112kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony HX200V

 S930 HX200V 

Common features in the Sony HX200V and Sony S930

 HX200V S930 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Sony HX200V vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

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.

Sony HX200V vs Sony S930 size comparison

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

Sony HX200V vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX200V vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony HX200V vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Sony HX200V vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX200V vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX200V Portrait photography details
Sony S930 Portrait photography details
45
focusing manually
good megapixels (18MP)
provides face detect focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX200V as a Street photography camera
Sony S930 as a Street photography camera
51
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (583g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX200V Sports photography features
Sony S930 Sports photography features
56
excellent zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (450 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX200V
Travel photography with Sony S930
57
good battery life (450 CIPA)
good megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
very long zoom (810mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (583 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX200V Landscape photography details
Sony S930 Landscape photography details
50
focusing manually
quite wide (27mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
good battery life (450 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
31
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony HX200V
Vlogging with Sony S930
27
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (583 grams)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (320 x 240 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Sony HX200V vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX200V and Sony S930
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200VSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-05-11 2009-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-810mm (30.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 1/8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.40 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 583g (1.29 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") 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 life 450 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FH50 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $480 $219