Sony S930 vs Sony TF1

Here, we are evaluating the Sony S930 vs Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the S930 (10MP) and TF1 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S930 was manufactured 5 years prior to the TF1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S930 scores against the TF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony S930 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony S930 has got exterior measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S930 compared to the TF1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S930 and TF1 is 94 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S930 and TF1.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony TF1 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older S930 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.