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Sony QX10 vs Sony S930

Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
34
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony QX10 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2013
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • 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 QX10 vs Sony S930 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Sony QX10 and Sony S930, former is a Lens-style while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the QX10 (18MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The QX10 was launched 4 years after the S930 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the QX10 scores vs the S930 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony S930

 QX10 S930 
AnnouncedSeptember 2013January 2009More modern by 57 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony QX10

 S930 QX10 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions2.4""Bigger screen (+2.4")
Screen resolution112k0kCrisper screen (+112k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX10 and Sony S930

 QX10 S930 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sony QX10 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony QX10 has outside dimensions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the QX10 and the S930.

Sony QX10 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the QX10 and S930 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Sony QX10 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX10 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the QX10 and S930.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony QX10 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent QX10 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Sony QX10 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Sony QX10 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX10 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX10 Portrait photography advice
Sony S930 Portrait photography advice
37
decent megapixels (18MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony QX10
Street photography with Sony S930
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition (105 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX10 Sports photography features
Sony S930 Sports photography features
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX10 Travel photography features
Sony S930 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition (105g)
provides focus by touch
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony QX10
Landscape photography with Sony S930
39
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen ( inch)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
31
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.4 inches)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX10 Vlogging features
Sony S930 Vlogging features
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition (105g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1440 x 1080 pixels)
does not have microphone support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (320 x 240 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Sony QX10 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX10 and Sony S930
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Type Lens-style Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-09-04 2009-01-08
Physical type Lens-style Compact
Sensor Information
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 18 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing - 2.4"
Screen resolution 0 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Depends on connected smartphone -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1/8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings None Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1440x1080 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 105 gr (0.23 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 220 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BN, 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $250 $219