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Sony RX1R II vs Sony S930

Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony RX1R II vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Launched October 2015
  • Older Model is Sony RX1R
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Sony RX1R II vs Sony S930 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Sony RX1R II vs Sony S930, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the RX1R II (42MP) and S930 (10MP) and the RX1R II (Full frame) and S930 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The RX1R II was announced 6 years after the S930 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the RX1R II matches up vs the S930 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Sony S930

 RX1R II S930 
LaunchedOctober 2015January 2009Newer by 83 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1229k112kCrisper display (+1117k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony RX1R II

 S930 RX1R II 

Common features in the Sony RX1R II and Sony S930

 RX1R II S930 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Sony RX1R II vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony RX1R II enjoys exterior measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Sony RX1R II vs Sony S930 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the RX1R II against the S930.

Sony RX1R II vs Sony S930 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX1R II and S930 is 78 and 94 respectively.

Sony RX1R II vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX1R II vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the RX1R II and S930.

All in all, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The RX1R II using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony RX1R II will show more detail with its extra 32MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent RX1R II is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony RX1R II vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Sony RX1R II vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1R II vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX1R II Portrait photography info
Sony S930 Portrait photography info
85
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
megapixel count high (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony RX1R II Street photography features
Sony S930 Street photography features
73
screen tilts
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (507 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX1R II Sports photography details
Sony S930 Sports photography details
63
megapixel count high (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony RX1R II
Travel photography with Sony S930
59
megapixel count high (42MP)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (220 shots)
heavier than competitors (507g)
display isn't selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX1R II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S930 as a Landscape photography camera
68
you can focus manually
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count high (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
31
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4")
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony RX1R II
Vlogging with Sony S930
34
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (507 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (320 x 240 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Sony RX1R II vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1R II and Sony S930
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R IISony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-10-13 2009-01-08
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 42MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 7952 x 5304 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Largest aperture f/2.0 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 14cm 5cm
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.4 inch
Screen resolution 1,229 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 1/8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/4000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 507g (1.12 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 97 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3204 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BX1 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2,5, 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $3,300 $219