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Sony S930 vs Sony TX1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Sony S930 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

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
  • Released January 2009
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Photography Glossary

Sony S930 vs Sony TX1 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Sony S930 and Sony TX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the S930 (10MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the S930 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The S930 was released 7 months before the TX1 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony S930 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S930 matches up versus the TX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony TX1

 S930 TX1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony S930

 TX1 S930 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2009More recent by 7 months
Screen dimensions3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony S930 and Sony TX1

 S930 TX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony S930 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony S930 features outside measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S930 against the TX1.

Sony S930 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S930 and TX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony S930 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony S930 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S930 and TX1.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The S930 offers the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The older S930 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony S930 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Sony S930 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S930 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S930 Portrait photography details
Sony TX1 Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony S930 Street photography details
Sony TX1 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony S930 Sports photography details
Sony TX1 Sports photography details
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony S930 Travel photography details
Sony TX1 Travel photography details
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S930 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
31
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S930 Vlogging information
Sony TX1 Vlogging information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (320 x 240 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
28
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Sony S930 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S930 and Sony TX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-08-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-108mm (2.8x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.4 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 5cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.4 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 112k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1250s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 320x240 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 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
Card slots One One
Retail price $219 $350