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Sony S930 vs Sony T900

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Sony S930 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

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
  • Released January 2009
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Sony S930 vs Sony T900 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Sony S930 and Sony T900, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the S930 (10MP) and the T900 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S930 was manufactured very close to the T900 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony S930 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S930 matches up vs the T900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony T900

 S930 T900 

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony S930

 T900 S930 
Display dimensions3.5"2.4"Larger display (+1.1")
Display resolution922k112kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony S930 and Sony T900

 S930 T900 
IntroducedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sony S930 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony S930 features physical dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony T900 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S930 versus the T900.

Sony S930 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S930 and T900 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony S930 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Sony S930 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S930 and T900.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony T900 to offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Sony S930 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Sony S930 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S930 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S930 Portrait photography features
Sony T900 Portrait photography features
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony S930 Street photography information
Sony T900 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony S930 Sports photography info
Sony T900 Sports photography info
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony S930 Travel photography details
Sony T900 Travel photography details
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S930 Landscape photography factors
Sony T900 Landscape photography factors
31
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
36
has manual focus
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S930 Vlogging info
Sony T900 Vlogging info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (320 x 240 pixels)
does not have microphone port
28
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Sony S930 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S930 and Sony T900
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-108mm (2.8x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.4 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.4 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 112k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (Auto ISO) 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 320x240 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 pounds) 143g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $219 $300