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Sony HX400V vs Sony S930

Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony HX400V vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Superseded the Sony HX300
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
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Sony HX400V vs Sony S930 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Sony HX400V and Sony S930, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the HX400V (20MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX400V was unveiled 5 years after the S930 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the HX400V scores versus the S930 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Sony S930

 HX400V S930 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2009Newer by 63 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution921k112kSharper display (+809k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony HX400V

 S930 HX400V 

Common features in the Sony HX400V and Sony S930

 HX400V S930 
Focus manually More precise focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Sony HX400V vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony HX400V has external dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has measurements 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the HX400V and the S930.

Sony HX400V vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HX400V and S930 is 62 and 94 respectively.

Sony HX400V vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX400V vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX400V and S930.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX400V to render more detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent HX400V provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Sony HX400V vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Sony HX400V vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX400V vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX400V Portrait photography information
Sony S930 Portrait photography information
51
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
supports face detection focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX400V Street photography details
Sony S930 Street photography details
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (660g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX400V
Sports photography with Sony S930
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX400V Travel photography factors
Sony S930 Travel photography factors
53
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (660 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX400V
Landscape photography with Sony S930
49
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
31
manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.4")
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX400V Vlogging advice
Sony S930 Vlogging advice
29
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (660g)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (320 x 240 pixels)
no external mic port
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Sony HX400V vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX400V and Sony S930
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400VSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-02-12 2009-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.3 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.4 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 1/8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (ISO Auto) 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 gr (1.46 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BX1 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $448 $219