Sony RX100 IV vs Sony S930

Let's look more closely at the Sony RX100 IV versus Sony S930, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the RX100 IV (20MP) and S930 (10MP) and the RX100 IV (1") and S930 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The RX100 IV was announced 6 years after the S930 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the RX100 IV scores versus the S930 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The whole galleries are available at Sony RX100 IV Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 IV offers outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Sony RX100 IV versus Sony S930 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the RX100 IV and the S930.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 IV and S930 is 89 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 IV and S930.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 IV using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony RX100 IV will give you greater detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher RX100 IV is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.