Sony HX5 vs Sony S930
92 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Sony HX5 vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched June 2010
(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
- Announced January 2009
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Here is a extended comparison of the Sony HX5 and Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are produced by Sony. The resolution of the HX5 (10MP) and the S930 (10MP) is fairly close but the HX5 (1/2.4") and S930 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe HX5 was revealed 18 months later than the S930 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the HX5 grades vs the S930 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The full galleries are provided at Sony HX5 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Sony S930
| HX5 | S930 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 2010 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 18 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 112k | Sharper display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony HX5
| S930 | HX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus |
Common features in the Sony HX5 and Sony S930
| HX5 | S930 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Sony HX5 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX5 comes with external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony HX5 and Sony S930 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the HX5 and the S930.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX5 and S930 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Sony HX5 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX5 and S930.
As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The HX5 uses the larger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF easier. The more modern HX5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony HX5 vs Sony S930 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Sony | Sony |
| Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-06-16 | 2009-01-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Bionz | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.4" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.104 x 4.578mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| 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 AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.9-5.4 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.4 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 112 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 1/8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.80 m | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 320x240 |
| Video format | AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | 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 | 200 grams (0.44 pounds) | 167 grams (0.37 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 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 ID | NP-BG1 | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $275 | $219 |