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Sony HX5 vs Sony S930

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony HX5 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Sony HX5
(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
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
  • Announced January 2009
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Sony HX5 vs Sony S930 Overview

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.

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The 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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Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Sony S930

 HX5 S930 
AnnouncedJune 2010January 2009Fresher by 18 months
Display sizing3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution230k112kSharper 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 typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony HX5 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX5 and S930 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Sony HX5 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony HX5 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Sony HX5 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX5 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX5 Portrait photography info
Sony S930 Portrait photography info
19
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
26
focusing manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony HX5 Street photography highlights
Sony S930 Street photography highlights
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX5 Sports photography information
Sony S930 Sports photography information
26
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX5 Travel photography information
Sony S930 Travel photography information
60
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S930 as a Landscape photography camera
37
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
31
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.4")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony HX5
Vlogging with Sony S930
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (320 x 240 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Sony HX5 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX5 and Sony S930
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5Sony 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