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Sony RX100 V vs Sony S930

Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony RX100 V vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Sony RX100 V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Introduced October 2016
  • Superseded the Sony RX100 IV
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 VI
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
Photography Glossary

Sony RX100 V vs Sony S930 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Sony RX100 V and Sony S930, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the RX100 V (20MP) and S930 (10MP) and the RX100 V (1") and S930 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The RX100 V was announced 7 years after the S930 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the RX100 V scores against the S930 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Sony S930

 RX100 V S930 
IntroducedOctober 2016January 2009Newer by 95 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1229k112kSharper screen (+1117k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony RX100 V

 S930 RX100 V 

Common features in the Sony RX100 V and Sony S930

 RX100 V S930 
Focus manually More precise focus
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Sony RX100 V vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Sony RX100 V has got physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony RX100 V and Sony S930 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the RX100 V versus the S930.

Sony RX100 V vs Sony S930 size comparison

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

Sony RX100 V vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX100 V vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 V and S930.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 V using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 V will deliver greater detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent RX100 V will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Sony RX100 V vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Sony RX100 V vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX100 V vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX100 V Portrait photography info
Sony S930 Portrait photography info
66
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony RX100 V Street photography features
Sony S930 Street photography features
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (299g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX100 V as a Sports photography camera
Sony S930 as a Sports photography camera
70
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
bad battery pack (220 shots)
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony RX100 V
Travel photography with Sony S930
80
lighter than competitors in class (299 grams)
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
bad battery pack (220 shots)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX100 V Landscape photography features
Sony S930 Landscape photography features
70
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
31
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX100 V Vlogging info
Sony S930 Vlogging info
81
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (299 grams)
does not have external microphone socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (320 x 240 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Sony RX100 V vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 V and Sony S930
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-10-06 2009-01-08
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 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
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 315 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-70mm (2.9x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.4 inch
Resolution of display 1,229 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 1/8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 24.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299 gr (0.66 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 586 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BX1 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $998 $219