Sony RX1R vs Sony S930

Here, we are matching up the Sony RX1R and Sony S930, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the RX1R (24MP) and S930 (10MP) and the RX1R (Full frame) and S930 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The RX1R was unveiled 4 years later than the S930 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the RX1R matches up versus the S930 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The full galleries are provided at Sony RX1R Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Sony RX1R comes with physical measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony RX1R and Sony S930 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the RX1R vs the S930.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the RX1R and S930 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX1R and S930.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The RX1R using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony RX1R will provide extra detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger RX1R is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.