Sony S930 vs Sony T900
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Sony S930 vs Sony T900 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Sony S930 vs Sony T900 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The entire galleries are provided at Sony S930 Gallery and Sony T900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony T900
S930 | T900 |
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Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony S930
T900 | S930 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | 2.4" | Larger display (+1.1") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 112k | Clearer display (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony S930 and Sony T900
S930 | T900 | |||
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Introduced | January 2009 | February 2009 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
See the Sony S930 and Sony T900 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S930 and T900 is 94 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony S930 vs Sony T900 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
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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 |