Sony HX90V vs Sony S930

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Sony HX90V vs Sony S930, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the HX90V (18MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX90V was manufactured 6 years later than the S930 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the HX90V scores against the S930 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The entire galleries are provided at Sony HX90V Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX90V enjoys outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the HX90V versus the S930.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HX90V and S930 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX90V and S930.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony HX90V to produce more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent HX90V should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.