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Sony HX50V vs Sony S930

Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony HX50V vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Replaced the Sony HX30V
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Sony HX50V vs Sony S930 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Sony HX50V versus Sony S930, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the HX50V (20MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX50V was revealed 4 years later than the S930 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the HX50V scores versus the S930 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Sony S930

 HX50V S930 
RevealedApril 2013January 2009More recent by 53 months
Display size3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution921k112kSharper display (+809k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony HX50V

 S930 HX50V 

Common features in the Sony HX50V and Sony S930

 HX50V S930 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Sony HX50V vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony HX50V provides outside measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Sony HX50V versus Sony S930 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the HX50V compared to the S930.

Sony HX50V vs Sony S930 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HX50V and S930 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Sony HX50V vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX50V vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX50V and S930.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX50V to give you greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger HX50V should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Sony HX50V vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Sony HX50V vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX50V vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX50V as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
50
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
has manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX50V Street photography information
Sony S930 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (272g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX50V Sports photography factors
Sony S930 Sports photography factors
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery power (400 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX50V as a Travel photography camera
Sony S930 as a Travel photography camera
71
better than average battery power (400 shots)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX50V
Landscape photography with Sony S930
53
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
31
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX50V as a Vlogging camera
Sony S930 as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (272g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (320 x 240 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Sony HX50V vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX50V and Sony S930
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50VSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-04-24 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 2920 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5 - 6.3 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.4 inch
Resolution of display 921k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech XtraFine LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1/8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 272 grams (0.60 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BX1 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $439 $219