Sony RX1 vs Sony S930

The following is a detailed assessment of the Sony RX1 vs Sony S930, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the RX1 (24MP) and S930 (10MP) and the RX1 (Full frame) and S930 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The RX1 was released 4 years after the S930 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the RX1 scores versus the S930 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The complete galleries are available at Sony RX1 Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Sony RX1 features exterior measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Sony S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Sony RX1 vs Sony S930 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the RX1 and the S930.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the RX1 and S930 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the RX1 and S930.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The RX1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony RX1 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern RX1 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.