Sony QX30 vs Sony S930

Its time to look more closely at the Sony QX30 vs Sony S930, former is a Lens-style while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the QX30 (20MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The QX30 was announced 5 years after the S930 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the QX30 matches up against the S930 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony QX30 Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony QX30 has got physical measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Sony QX30 vs Sony S930 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the QX30 versus the S930.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the QX30 and S930 is 91 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the QX30 and S930.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony QX30 to show extra detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern QX30 should have an edge in sensor technology.