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Sony QX30 vs Sony S930

Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony QX30 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Sony QX30 vs Sony S930 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Sony S930

 QX30 S930 
IntroducedSeptember 2014January 2009More modern by 69 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony QX30

 S930 QX30 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen size2.4""Bigger screen (+2.4")
Screen resolution112k0kClearer screen (+112k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX30 and Sony S930

 QX30 S930 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony QX30 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony QX30 vs Sony S930 size comparison

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

Sony QX30 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX30 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony QX30 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Sony QX30 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX30 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony QX30
Portrait photography with Sony S930
38
good resolution (20MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony QX30 as a Street photography camera
Sony S930 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX30 Sports photography features
Sony S930 Sports photography features
47
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX30 Travel photography info
Sony S930 Travel photography info
65
has focus by touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery (200 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX30 Landscape photography info
Sony S930 Landscape photography info
39
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small ( inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
31
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX30 Vlogging details
Sony S930 Vlogging details
35
fairly wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (320 x 240 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Sony QX30 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX30 and Sony S930
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Class Lens-style Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-09-03 2009-01-08
Body design Lens-style Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal - 2.4 inch
Screen resolution 0k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1/8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes None Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BN, 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $348 $219