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Sony HX30V vs Sony S930

Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony HX30V vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX20V
  • Replacement is Sony HX50V
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
  • Released January 2009
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Sony HX30V vs Sony S930 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Sony HX30V and Sony S930, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the HX30V (18MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX30V was brought out 3 years after the S930 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the HX30V matches up versus the S930 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Sony S930

 HX30V S930 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 39 months
Screen size3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution922k112kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony HX30V

 S930 HX30V 

Common features in the Sony HX30V and Sony S930

 HX30V S930 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Sony HX30V vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Sony HX30V offers exterior measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) while 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the HX30V vs the S930.

Sony HX30V vs Sony S930 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX30V and S930 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Sony HX30V vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX30V vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX30V and S930.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX30V to render extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger HX30V provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony HX30V vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Sony HX30V vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX30V vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX30V Portrait photography details
Sony S930 Portrait photography details
45
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (18MP)
supports face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
has manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony HX30V
Street photography with Sony S930
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX30V Sports photography information
Sony S930 Sports photography information
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX30V Travel photography information
Sony S930 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX30V Landscape photography highlights
Sony S930 Landscape photography highlights
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
31
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
no manual exposure
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX30V Vlogging factors
Sony S930 Vlogging factors
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (320 x 240 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Sony HX30V vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX30V and Sony S930
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30VSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-28 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 10MP
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
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.4 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 1/8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.10 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 254g (0.56 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") 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 320 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BG1 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $420 $219